Lesson 8.2 Notes: Zero and Negative Exponents
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Any nonzero number to the zero power is _________.
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Example:
Any answers containing negative exponents must be rewritten with positive exponents by using
the _____________.
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Example:
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Both zero to the zero power and zero to any negative power are undefined.
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Examples: Simplify. Rewrite the expression with positive exponents if needed.
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Graphing an Exponential Function:
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Make an x-y table using integer values for x and plot the corresponding points. Remember
to choose values for x that are negative, positive, and zero.
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Connect the points using a smooth curve.
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