Zero Indices and Common Mistakes

Zero Indices and Common Mistakes

Secondary 3

Evaluate the following, without the use of a calculator.

  1. \({{5}^{3}}\times {{5}^{0}}\div {{5}^{2}}\)
  1. \({{5}^{0}}-{{5}^{2}}\)

Tip: Remember laws of indices does not apply to addition and subtraction!

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Answer:(i) \(5\). (ii) \(-24\).

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