Transcript 7-1
7-1 Zero & Negative Exponents Algebra 1 Definition of Zero exponents A nonzero number to the zero power is a 1, a 0. o Definition of Negative Exponents n n a is the reciprocal of a : a n 1 n , a0 a Example 1 a. 3 4 b.) (6) 0 Example 1 c.) 4 y d.) 3 5 1 Example 2 Simplify the expression. 3 3 a.) b.) 4 4 2 3 (5 ) Example 3a Rewrite with positive exponents. 3 5g h 4 Example 3b 3b.) 2 3 x 4 y 1 Example 4 a.) (4 y ) 3 b.) h 2 g