Exponential functions > Exponents and powers
12345Exponents and powers

Theory

The following properties of powers and exponents are true for any positive base g and any real numbers a and b :

  • g 0 = 1

  • g - a = 1 g a

  • g 1 a = g a as long as a > 0 .

  • g a + b = g a g b

  • g a - b = g a g b

  • ( g a ) b = g a b

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