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Extend and apply the index laws to variables, using positive integer indices and the zero index (ACMNA212)

Elaborations
  • understanding that index laws apply to variables as well as numbers
General capabilities
  • Numeracy Numeracy
ScOT terms

Zero index,  Pronumerals,  Positive indices

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