Year 10 Interactive Maths - Second Edition

Negative Indices

In general:

Example 12

Solution:

Example 13

Solution:

Algebraic Index Expressions

To simplify algebraic expressions, remove the brackets first.  Then use the index laws and express the answer with positive indices.

Example 14

Solution:

Key Terms

negative indices, algebraic index expressions

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