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Laws of exponents

This section is the laws of exponents: what a base and exponent mean, and the Grade 8 rules for multiplying, dividing, and raising powers, including the zero exponent. Stay with the laws and short…

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This section covers Laws of exponents as part of Exponents in Grade 8 Mathematics. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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