This section defines and provides examples of using zero and negative exponents. It includes 6 examples of applying zero and negative exponents to algebraic expressions. The examples range from #3-51 through #3-57 on page 515 and serve to illustrate how to work with zero and negative exponent rules and properties.

1. Section 8.3
Define and Use Zero and
Negative Exponents
I will use zero and negative exponents.

3. Example 1

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5. Example 2

6. Example 2

7. Example 3

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9. Example 4

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12. Example 5

13. Example 6

14. Example 6

15. Page 515
#3-51 (3’s)
& 55, 57