Mathematics GCSE
powers of the same base
What powers of the same base means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of powers of the same base
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Multiplying these adds the indices, dividing them subtracts the indices, and raising one to another power multiplies the indices.
Topics that use powers of the same base
- Number - Structure and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Base
- cancelling common factors
- Circumference
- Counting without replacement
- denominator
- equivalent fractions
- Error interval
- estimating roots
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