You replace it with its simplest name Powers A power has two parts, a __________ and an ________________. 42 Power Meaning Verbal Description 1. 2. 3. To simplify a numerical expression: To evaluate an algebraic expression: When simplifying numeric or algebraic expressions: base exponent You replace it with its simplest name Write the algebraic expression Substitute a given value for the variable Simplify using the order of operations
G E M A Grouping symbols Exponents Order of Operations G E M A The Left-to-Right Rule: Simplify each expression. 4. 6. 5. 7. Evaluate each expression (or formula). 8. 9. Grouping symbols Exponents Multiply / Divide in order left to right Add / Subtract in order left to right When operations have the same priority, you perform them from left to right