If n = 0, then property 1 in Theorem 1 implies that a m a 0 =

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If n = 0, then property 1 in Theorem 1 implies that ama0 = am + 0 = am. Explain how this helps motivate the definition of a0.


Data from Theorem 1

THEOREM 1 Exponent Properties For n and m integers and a and b real numbers, 1. ama" = am+n 2. (an) m = amn m

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Finite Mathematics For Business Economics Life Sciences And Social Sciences

ISBN: 9780134862620

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Authors: Raymond Barnett, Michael Ziegler, Karl Byleen, Christopher Stocker

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