What are the rules of integral exponents? Section P-2
Positive Integral Exponents For any positive integer n, a = the base n = the exponent or power an = the exponential expression
Negative Integral Exponents If a is a nonzero real number and n is a positive integer,
Rules for Negative Exponents and Fractions
Rules for Integral Exponents Product Rule Quotient Rule
Rules cont. Power of a power rule Power of a product rule Power of a quotient rule
Examples If x = 2, y = -1, & z = -3
Examples Simplify:
Examples Simplify:
Examples Simplify: