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Chapter 4.3 - Exponents &
Negative Bases
The base is the number that is being multiplied by itself.
The exponent is the small number placed to the upper-right of a number. It shows the number of times the base will be multiplied by itself.
Understanding exponents
Lesson #1 Video Assignment
Make sure you understand the difference between these two expressions.
The 2nd expression can be read "the opposite of 3 squared".
Any base to the 0 power = 1.
Exponents with negative bases (8th Grade)
Lesson #2 Video Assignment
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