Indices can be found in many calculations, from compound interest to secret codes.. This series of 3 minute math is designed as a quick reminder for some of the main topics. I hope they help to provide a focus and a way forward. If you need any more detail please search the site or contact me – always pleased to answer any questions! All the very best with your studies. What … [Read more...]
How to use the Rules of Indices
How to use the rules of indices is very useful in maths .. ..as it is a convenient way of writing down large numbers that have many repeating terms. It's quicker to write 10^6 than 1,000,000 each time. The index (sometimes called the exponent) simply says how many times the number is used in the calculation. So 10³ is the same as 10 x 10 x 10 which equals 1000. This is usually … [Read more...]