8.1 Multiplication Properties of Exponents Objective: Use multiplication properties of exponents. Standard: (2.0) Understand & use the rules of exponents.

x x x x x x x n n n n n n n n n n = = = = = exponent base 3 x x x x = base Rule of Common Bases a b a + b x x x = Example: 3 2 3 + 2 n n n n 5 = = n n n n n n 5 =

Simplify. 1) 4) 2) 5) 3) 6)

Simplify. 1) 2) 3)

( ) ( ) x x n n n (n n n) (n n n) (n n n) n Power to Power Rule = = = ( ) b a ab x x = Example: 2 ( ) 3 3 2 6 n n n = = 2 (n n n) (n n n) (n n n) 6 n = =

Simplify. 1) 3) 2) 4)

In Class Assignment Page 446 #19-24, #31-36 & #52-57