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  • Imaginary Unit

    A mathematical concept defined as the square root of negative one, enabling solutions to equations lacking real roots.
  • Exponent

    A number indicating how many times a base is multiplied by itself, crucial for expressing repeated multiplication.
  • Power Cycle

    A repeating sequence of results obtained when raising a number, such as i, to successive integer exponents.
  • Remainder

    The amount left over after division, used to determine the equivalent lower power in cycles of exponents.
  • Divisibility

    A property describing whether one integer can be divided by another without leaving a remainder.
  • Radical Rule

    A guideline for manipulating expressions involving roots, such as simplifying the square root of negative numbers.
  • Properties of Exponents

    A set of rules governing operations involving powers, such as multiplying like bases or raising a power to a power.
  • Pattern Recognition

    The process of identifying recurring sequences or structures, essential for simplifying powers of i.
  • Long Division

    A step-by-step method for dividing large numbers, often used to find remainders in exponent problems.
  • Equivalent Power

    A lower exponent that produces the same result as a higher exponent due to cyclical behavior.
  • Negative One

    A value resulting from squaring the imaginary unit, representing a fundamental result in complex numbers.
  • Negative i

    A value in the cycle of powers of the imaginary unit, specifically the result of raising i to the third power.
  • Positive One

    A value in the cycle of powers of the imaginary unit, occurring every fourth exponent.
  • Cycle Length

    The number of steps before a repeating pattern restarts, which is four for powers of i.
  • Complex Number

    A number composed of a real part and an imaginary part, often involving the imaginary unit.