Connect the ideas
An exponent counts equal factors rather than multiplying the base by the exponent.
For the same base, products add exponents and quotients subtract exponents.
A power raised to a power multiplies the exponents.
Every nonzero base to the zero power equals 1.
Use brackets and operation signs to choose the correct law.
Topic test
Complete each paper and show your working.
Index laws — topic test
15 questions · 27 marks · 45 minutes · By hand