CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core Applying Index Laws

Practise multiplying, dividing and raising indexed algebraic terms to powers and solving equations with matching bases and unknown exponents.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Objective
C2.4.2
Level
Core

Exam points

  • add exponents when multiplying like bases and subtract exponents when dividing them
  • multiply exponents for a power raised to a power and apply the power to each bracket factor
  • rewrite both sides with the same base and equate exponents to solve a missing index

C2.4.2 Understand and use the rules of indices question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Simplify (x4)3\left(x^{4}\right)^{3}.

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