Indices, also called exponents, provide a convenient way to write numbers that are the product of multiple copies of the same number. Some key rules for working with indices include: - Multiplication: When multiplying the same base, add the indices, such as 26 x 24 = 210. - Division: When dividing the same base, subtract the indices, such as 26 ÷ 24 = 32. - Brackets: The index is applied to the entire bracketed term, such as (26)2 = 212. - Zero index: Anything to the power of 0 equals 1, such as 35 ÷ 35 = 30. These index rules can be applied to variables as well as numbers, and allow