Lesson 6 Contents Example 1Multiply Powers Example 2Multiply Monomials Example 3Divide Powers Example 4Divide Powers Example 5Divide Powers to Solve a Problem

Example 6-1a The common base is 7. Add the exponents. Check Answer: Find. Express using exponents.

Example 6-1b Answer:

Find. Express using exponents. Example 6-2a Answer: Commutative and Associative Properties The common base is x. Add the exponents.

Example 6-2b Find. Express using exponents. Answer:

Example 6-3a The common base is 6. Simplify. Answer: Find. Express using exponents.

Example 6-3b Answer: Find. Express using exponents.

Example 6-4a The common base is a. Simplify. Answer: Find. Express using exponents.

Example 6-4b Answer: Find. Express using exponents.

Example 6-5a UNIT CONVERSION One centimeter is 10 millimeters, and one kilometer is 10 6 millimeters. How many centimeters are there in one kilometer? To find how many centimeters there are in one kilometer, divide 10 6 by 10. Quotient of Powers Simplify. Answer: There are 10 5 centimeters in one kilometer.

Example 6-5b Answer: 10 4 decimeters UNIT CONVERSION One decimeter is 10 centimeters, and one kilometer is 10 5 centimeters. How many decimeters are there in one kilometer?

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