Index Laws
Revise Index Laws in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This is a very high-frequency exam topic, so it is worth revising until the core ideas feel automatic.
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The Rules of Powers
What Are Index Laws?
The Five Essential Index Laws
Method: Using the Multiplication Law
Method: Working with Negative Indices
Visual Understanding
Worked Example 1: Multiplication Law
Worked Example 2: Division Law
Worked Example 3: Power of a Power
Worked Example 4: Negative Indices
Higher Level: Fractional Indices
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Exam Tips
Sample Flashcards
Sample Questions
Which of these is equivalent to a³ × a⁵?
Simplify a⁵ × a³
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