Zero and Negative ExponentsWhy anything to the power zero is one, and where a negative…8th GradeAny non-zero base to the power zero is 1. Anegative exponent means the reciprocal — moveit to the other side of the fraction line.a⁰ = 1 · a⁻ⁿ = 1/aⁿ5⁰1Follows from x³ ÷ x³ = x⁰ and also = 1.2⁻³1/8Move it to the denominator, then evaluate.1/x⁻²x²It moves the other way too.(2/3)⁻¹3/2A negative exponent flips a fraction.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ 2⁻³ = −8✓ 2⁻³ = 1/8The minus is about position, not sign. The answer is positive and small.0⁰ is undefined. Every other base to the power zero is exactly 1.Zero and Negative Exponentswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 8th Grade

Zero and Negative Exponents

Why anything to the power zero is one, and where a negative exponent really lives.

How to use it

A negative exponent is a location, not a sign. It never makes the answer negative.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
8th Grade
Ages
13–14
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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