The exponential function, and irrational exponents

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• Rules of exponents - all the basic rules:

  • Product of powers rule.

  • Quotient of powers rule.

  • Power of a power rule.

  • Power of a product rule.

  • Power of a quotient rule.

  • Rules for one and zero powers.

  • Negative exponent rule.

  • Fractional exponent rule.

• Irrational exponents - how would we calculate 2 to the power pi, and what does it even mean?