Exponent Rules
xa × xb = xa+b
xa / xb = xa-b
(xa)b = xa×b
x0 = 1 (any non-zero number)
x-a = 1 / xa
x1/n = ⁿ√x (nth root)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 0⁰? Mathematically, 0⁰ is often defined as 1 by convention, though it can be considered indeterminate in some contexts.
Can exponents be fractions? Yes! x^(1/2) = √x, x^(1/3) = ∛x, x^(3/2) = x√x.