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Indices — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · Mathematics

What Indices covers in ICSE Class 9 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Mathematics syllabus.

35 questions24 flashcards18 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Indices

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1. Basic Idea of Indices

  • a^m denotes a multiplied by itself m times.
  • a is called the base.
  • m is called the power, exponent, or index.
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2. Laws of Indices

  • Product Law combines powers with the same base by adding exponents.
  • Quotient Law divides powers with the same base by subtracting exponents.
  • Power Law raises a power to another power by multiplying exponents.
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3. Powers of Products and Quotients

  • A power applied to a product is distributed to each factor.
  • A power applied to a quotient is distributed to the numerator and denominator.
  • These rules make expressions with brackets much easier to simplify.
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4. Fractional Indices and Roots

  • The n-th root of a equals a^(1/n), for a ≠ 0 and n a positive integer.
  • Fractional index a^(m/n) equals the n-th root of a^m, for a ≠ 0.
  • Conversely, n-th root of a^m equals a^(m/n).

Key Concepts

Central concept: Indices are a way of writing repeated multiplication using a base and an exponent.

BasePower / Exponent / IndexIndex notationProduct LawQuotient LawPower LawPowers of products and quotientsFractional indices

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Indices for ICSE Class 9 Mathematics?
Key topics in Indices include Basic Idea of Indices, Laws of Indices, Powers of Products and Quotients, Fractional Indices and Roots. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Indices for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 35 practice questions on Indices. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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