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    Exponents tell us how many times to multiply a number, called the base, by itself. For example, 28 is equal to 2 multiplied by itself 8 times. There are rules for exponents, such as laws of exponents, that work for integers, rational and irrational numbers. When simplifying expressions with exponents, follow the order of operations by working inside brackets first before doing multiplication, division, addition or subtraction. This worksheet provides an introduction to exponents and their rules and examples for simplifying expressions with exponents.

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    Exponents tell us how many times to multiply a number, called the base, by itself. For example, 28 is equal to 2 multiplied by itself 8 times. There are rules for exponents, such as laws of exponents, that work for integers, rational and irrational numbers. When simplifying expressions with exponents, follow the order of operations by working inside brackets first before doing multiplication, division, addition or subtraction. This worksheet provides an introduction to exponents and their rules and examples for simplifying expressions with exponents.

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    Worksheet 1 On Exponents

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    Werner Krüger
    Exponents tell us how many times to multiply a number, called the base, by itself. For example, 28 is equal to 2 multiplied by itself 8 times. There are rules for exponents, such as laws of exponents, that work for integers, rational and irrational numbers. When simplifying expressions with exponents, follow the order of operations by working inside brackets first before doing multiplication, division, addition or subtraction. This worksheet provides an introduction to exponents and their rules and examples for simplifying expressions with exponents.

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    Worksheet 1 on Exponents

    EXPONENTS
    Exponents tell us how many times to multiply the number (base) by itself.

    28 is read as “2 raised to the power of 8” or just “2 to the power 8” which is equal to


    2×2×2×2×2×2×2×2
    Laws / Rules of exponents
    These rules or laws work for exponents that are integers, rational numbers or
    irrational numbers.

    1
    Algebraic expressions with exponents
    Remember to work in this order

    Where necessary we work out the inside of the brackets first and follow the order of
    operations:
    BODMAS Brackets/Of, Division/Multiplication/Addition/Subtraction
    Example
    Simplify the following:

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    References:
    1. Mind the Gap Mathematics –Department of Basic Education, South Africa
    2. Everything Maths www.everythingmaths.co.za

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