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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics

1.7Indices I

Indices I in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 1.7.1Evaluate numbers with positive, zero and negative integer indices.
  2. 1.7.2Use the rules of indices to simplify and evaluate numerical expressions.
  3. 1.7.3Extended: evaluate numbers with fractional indices.

Lessons

  • Indices with numbers

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Indices I: sample question

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Find the value of 26×23÷252^6 \times 2^3 \div 2^5.

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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