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Is there a mathematical equation that is the same as using exponents?
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Exponents describe mathematical operations that can also be written in other ways (although not necessarily in the form of an equation). For example, 103 can also be written as 10 x 10 x 10. The exponent is more succinct. When you get to a number such as 10100 then the exponent is much more succinct. But you could still write it out if you wanted to.
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Why are numbers expressed using exponents called powers?
Because exponent is the same as power.
Is 0 the same as an equation with no solution?
I understand why you ask...but the answer is no.As a mathematical object, zero is an integer -- a number. As such, zero could easily be a SOLUTION to an EQUATION. But it's not the same as an equation. An equation is a different kind of mathematical object entirely.It's probably a good idea to try looking at zero not as "nothing", but as something: the middle point between positive and negative numbers.
What do you do with the exponents when your adding the bases of the number?
nothing, keep the exponents the same, remember you can only add or subtract when the exponents are the same
What is the mathematical name for an equation that has the same answer forwards or backwards?
In linguistics, it's called a palindrome (e.g. race car). However there is no such thing as a "palindromic equation," we might assign that to numbers instead.
When adding numbers with fraction exponents do you add the exponents?
Fractional exponents follow the same rules as integral exponents. Integral exponents are numbers raised to an integer power.
Definition to exponential equations?
An exponential equation is one in which a variable occurs in the exponent.An exponential equation in which each side can be expressed interms of the same base can be solved using the property:If the bases are the same, set the exponents equal.
What is 4x4x4x4 using exponents?
It is the same as 44
What mathematical equation would you use to explain why the sun and the moon appear to be the same size?
The moon is farther away from the sun. The mathematical equation would probably pie.
Why do exponents need to be the same when using scientific notation?
Only if the numbers to be converted into scientific notation are the same otherwise the exponents can vary according to the size the numbers.
When you add number in scientific notation the exponents are what?
When you add numbers in scientific notation, it is best to convert them to their original decimal form, or at least change them so that they have the same exponent. Then when you are finished adding, simply put the solution is proper scientific notation.
Why are numbers expressed using exponents called powers?
Because exponent is the same as power.
Is 0 the same as an equation with no solution?
I understand why you ask...but the answer is no.As a mathematical object, zero is an integer -- a number. As such, zero could easily be a SOLUTION to an EQUATION. But it's not the same as an equation. An equation is a different kind of mathematical object entirely.It's probably a good idea to try looking at zero not as "nothing", but as something: the middle point between positive and negative numbers.
Why do chemical equations have the same number of atoms on each side?
For the same reason as a mathematical equation. The word equation is derived from EQUAL - so to be equal or balanced there has to be the same number of atoms on each side.
If two exponents have the same factor or base what happens to the exponents when the exponents are multipled?
The exponents are added.
What do you do with the exponents when your adding the bases of the number?
nothing, keep the exponents the same, remember you can only add or subtract when the exponents are the same
When multiplying terms with the same base you do what to the exponents?
Sum the exponents.
How do you solve 625 using repeated multiplication of the same factor the using exponents?
5 x 5 x 5 x 5 = 625
