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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 2.1.D Index Laws

Practise multiplying, dividing and raising powers by applying index laws to numerical and algebraic expressions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Foundation

Exam points

  • add indices when multiplying powers with the same base and subtract when dividing
  • multiply indices when raising a power to another power
  • apply the outside power to coefficients and every variable inside a bracket

2.1.D Index laws question 1

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Question (a)

(a)

Simplify a6×a10a^{6} \times a^{10}

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Question (b)

(b)

Simplify c30÷c12c^{30} \div c^{12}

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