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Exponent Basics: The Laws of Exponents
There are several laws of exponents that are important to study and understand. This list of exponent rules will give each mathematical law and explain it step by step. For more details, see the specific article in the series that relates to the rule.

Published by Keren Perles (13,472 pts ) on Nov 21, 2009 to
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Exponent Study Guide: Multiplying and Dividing Exponents With the Same Bases
Multiplying and dividing exponents with the same bases is easier than it appears. This study guide will give you some simple steps to follow, as well as explain the reasoning behind each step.

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Negative Exponents
So you think you've mastered exponents? Think again. How would you go about solving an exponent with a negative power? This article will explain the basics of solving with negative exponents, step by step.

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Exponent Basics: Calculating and Using Exponents
What is an exponent anyway? How can you use one? This tutorial will explain how to calculate exponents and when to use them.

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Math Study Guide: What is Congruence?
You may want to translate the meaning of congruent in math as “equal.” In truth, the definition is slightly more complex than that. This article will clarify the meaning of congruent, as well as give several examples and rules related to congruence.

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Exponent Study Guide: Fractional Exponents
You’ve already learned about positive and negative exponents. Did you know that fractions can be exponents too? Fractional exponents can seem complicated, but this study guide will explain how to calculate fractional exponents easily.

Published by Keren Perles (13,472 pts ) on Jul 30, 2009 to
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Area of a Triangle Problem Solving With the Pythagorean Theorem
Solving triangle area problems with multiple steps may require you to use both the Pythagorean Theorem and the triangle area formula. These step-by-step examples show you how to solve triangle problems with multiple steps. Find out how to find the area of an isosceles triangle or scalene triangle.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Jun 27, 2009 to
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More Math Area Formulas: Finding the Area of a Parallelogram or Trapezoid
This study guide gives the formulas for the area of a parallelogram and area of a trapezoid, with example problems solved step-by-step.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Jun 27, 2009 to
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Math Area Formulas: Finding the Area of Geometric Shapes
Find formulas for the area of a circle, square, rectangle, and triangle. In this study guide, example "find area" problems are solved step-by-step to show how to use area formulas in geometry.

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Pythagorean Theorem Problems: Solving Right Triangles
See Pythagorean theorem examples that show you how to solve right triangle problems, step-by-step. Solving right triangles is easy with the Pythagorean formula. If you know the length of any two sides of a right triangle, you can find the length of the third side.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Jun 27, 2009 to
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