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Indices GCSE questions

Indices GCSE questions with worked answers. Attempt them first, then check. Full method is on the Indices lesson.

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Practice questions

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Question 1 [1 mark]

Simplify x³ × x⁵

Question 2 [1 mark]

Simplify y⁷ ÷ y²

Question 3 [1 mark]

Simplify (a²)⁴

Question 4 [1 mark]

Evaluate 5⁰

Question 5 [1 mark]

Write 3⁻² as a fraction

Common mistakes

Answers and working

Q1. x⁸
Q2. y⁵
Q3. a⁸
Q4. 1
Q5. 1/9

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