Objective SWBAT evaluate powers that have negative and zero exponents.

“Investigating Algebra Activity” With a partner complete the Activity on page 502 in the textbook. Copy and complete the tables in Steps 1 & 2 Complete the ‘Draw Conclusions’ questions #1-3 at the bottom of the page. Exponent Power 27 9 3 1 1/3 1/9

Zero and Negative Exponents Power Fraction Form Decimal Form

Zero and Negative Exponents Let ‘n’ be a positive integer and ‘a’ be a nonzero number. Negative Exponents Zero Exponents reciprocals Any number or variable to the zero power is always equal to one.

Evaluate the expressions. 1) 2) undefined 3) 4)

Section 8.1 “Apply Exponent Properties Involving Products” (1) Product of Powers Property (2) Power of a Power Property (3) Power of a Product Property

Section 8.2 “Apply Exponent Properties Involving Quotients” (1) Quotient of Powers Property (2) Power of a Quotient Property

Try It Out...Simplify All Exponents Use All Properties of Exponents

Use All Properties of Exponents Try It Out... Use All Properties of Exponents

Use All Properties of Exponents Try It Out... Use All Properties of Exponents

Try It Out... CHALLENGE