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Multiply and Divide Indices

In this worksheet, students will practise multiplying and dividing indices.

'Multiply and Divide Indices' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 3

Year:  Year 7 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Number

Curriculum subtopic:   Understand Integer Powers/Real Roots

Difficulty level:  

Worksheet Overview

This activity is about multiplying and dividing indices.

 

Example

a4 x a2

= ( a x a x a x a) x (a x a)

= a4+2 = a6

 

To multiply terms containing the same letter in index form, we simply add the powers.

 

Example 2

y7 x y3

= y7+3

= y10

 

To divide terms containing the same letter in index form, we need to subtract the powers.

 

Example

y8 ÷ y3

= y8-3

= y5

 

Want a bit more help with this before you begin? Why not watch this short video?

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