Stage 5 · Indices B (Path) · Apply index laws to algebraic expressions involving negative-integer indices · Topic: Indices, roots & surds · Year 9, 10
Apply index notation, patterns and index laws to establish a^(- 1) = 1/a, a^(- 2) = 1/a², a^(- 3) = 1/a³ and a^(- n) = 1/aⁿ
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-indices-b-path/inb-law-stg5-01 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_INB_LAW_STG5_01 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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MA5-IND-P-01 applies the index laws to operate with algebraic expressions involving negative-integer indices (Path: Adv)Core resources for this dot point
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Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Negative exponentsUse it for: Pattern-based explanation of negative indices.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Indices: negativeUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on indices: negative for drill or a quick check.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Indices: negativeUse it for: Short worked-example video on indices: negative to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
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