Notes T4-53 Properties of Exponents Objective: I can use properties of exponents. Key Words: Base Exponent Variable

Multiplication Properties of Exponents Review: Rewrite the following in expanded notation.

Simplify by first writing in expanded form and then in exponential form. So,

Now, what about a variable? So,

Practice: (write in expanded form then exponential form).

What about a power to a power?

What about these?

Lets try just a few more!

Division Properties of Exponents

Reminder:

So: We can ONLY do this if the _____________ are the _______. (number or variable)

Try the following:

Lets try some more:

And:

Two more:

Questions: