2011-03-14, 11:36 AM
2^4 = 16
2^3 = 8
2^2 = 4
2^1 = 2
If you notice so far, the terms keep on dividing by 2 as the exponent goes down. So, 2^0 = 1. This also applies to negative exponents.
2^3 = 8
2^2 = 4
2^1 = 2
If you notice so far, the terms keep on dividing by 2 as the exponent goes down. So, 2^0 = 1. This also applies to negative exponents.