I can multiply and divide monomial expressions with integer exponents. What are the properties of exponents? How do we use these properties to simplify expressions?

Concept Attainment Activity During this activity you will be given examples. Some of the examples will demonstrate the concept accurately and some will not. You will be told which is which, and your job is to discover the pattern and correctly state the rule for the property shown based on the pattern you have seen.

Exponent Properties Involving Products

Product of Powers Is an Example Is Not an Example

Product of Powers Property The rule:

Power of a Power Is an Example Is Not an Example

Power of a Power Property The rule:

Power of a Product Is an Example Is Not an Example

Power of a Product Property The rule:

Exponent Properties Involving Quotients

Quotient of Powers Is an Example Is Not an Example

Quotient of Powers Property The rule:

Power of a Quotient Is an Example Is Not an Example

Power of Quotient Property The rule:

x = 8 and y = 1 Find the values of x and y if you know that and Explain your reasoning. x = 8 and y = 1

Zero and Negative Exponents 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 81 3 x 3 x 3 27 3 x 3 Math is the study of patterns! 9 3 3 1