# Dr Tim's Indices Challenge

## Dr Tim Honeywill has come up with these challenges to test your understanding of indices and algebra.

##### IndicesLevel 1Level 2Exam-StyleDescriptionHelpMore Indices

This is level 1: Dr Tim's tricky tasks. You can earn a trophy if you get at least 7 questions correct and you do this activity online.

The letters (variables) in your answers should be in alphabetical order with the constant term (if any) at the end.

 1. If $$2^n=2^p \times 2^q$$,write down an expression for $$n$$ in terms of $$p$$ and $$q$$. n= 2. If $$2^n= 2^p \times 2^q \times 2$$,write down an expression for $$n$$ in terms of $$p$$ and $$q$$. n= 3. If $$2^n= 2^p \times 2^q \times 8$$,write down an expression for $$n$$ in terms of $$p$$ and $$q$$. n= 4. If $$2^n= \frac {2^p \times 2^q}{2}$$,write down an expression for $$n$$ in terms of $$p$$ and $$q$$. n= 5. If $$2^n=4^p \times 8^q \times 16$$,write down an expression for $$n$$ in terms of $$p$$ and $$q$$. n= 6. If $$2^n= \frac{2 \times 4^p}{4 \times 2^q}$$,write down an expression for $$n$$ in terms of $$p$$ and $$q$$. n= 7. If $$2^n=4^p \times 8^n$$,write down an expression for $$n$$ in terms of $$p$$. n= 8. If $$2^n=(2 \times 4^p )^2 \times (8 \times 16^q )^3$$,write down an expression for $$n$$ in terms of $$p$$ and $$q$$. n= 9. If $$3^n=9^p \times 27$$,write down an expression for $$n$$ in terms of $$p$$. n= 10. If $$3 \times 3^n= 9 \times 9^p \times 27 \times 27^q$$,write down an expression for $$n$$ in terms of $$p$$ and $$q$$. n=
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## Instructions

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## Description of Levels

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Indices - The traditional, easier indices questions.

Level 1 - Dr Tim's tricky tasks

Level 2 - Dr Tim's tortuous tasks

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## Reminders

 $$5^1=5$$ $$5^0=1$$ $$5^{-1}=\frac15$$ $$5^a \times 5^b = 5^{a+b}$$ $$5^a \div 5^b = 5^{a-b}$$ $$(5^a)^b = 5^{ab}$$

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