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Let n = any number
We say n^(1) = n.
Why is this the case?
We say n^(1) = n.
Why is this the case?
(Any Number)^1 = Any Number
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We say n^(1) = n.
Why is this the case?
recall definition of exponent
The exponent of a number says how many times to use that number in a multiplication.
In this example: 8^2 = 8 × 8 = 64
(The exponent "2" says to use the 8 two times in a multiplication.)
in your case n^(1) = n*1=n (The exponent "1" says to use the n one time in a multiplication.)
Why is this the case?
recall definition of exponent
In this example: 8^2 = 8 × 8 = 64
(The exponent "2" says to use the 8 two times in a multiplication.)
in your case n^(1) = n*1=n (The exponent "1" says to use the n one time in a multiplication.)
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We say n^(1) = n.
Why is this the case?
recall definition of exponent
The exponent of a number says how many times to use that number in a multiplication.
In this example: 8^2 = 8 × 8 = 64
(The exponent "2" says to use the 8 two times in a multiplication.)
in your case n^(1) = n*1=n (The exponent "1" says to use the n one time in a multiplication.)
Another idea not taught in school at any level.
