§ 1.6 Properties of Integral Exponents

Blitzer, Intermediate Algebra, 4e – Slide #57 Properties of Exponents Exponent Rules Examples Product Rule Quotient Rule Blitzer, Intermediate Algebra, 4e – Slide #57

Properties of Exponents Exponent Rules Examples Zero Exponent Rule Negative Exponent Rule Blitzer, Intermediate Algebra, 4e – Slide #58

Properties of Exponents Exponent Rules Examples Negative Exponents in Numerators and Denominators Power Rule Blitzer, Intermediate Algebra, 4e – Slide #59

Blitzer, Intermediate Algebra, 4e – Slide #60 Properties of Exponents Exponent Rules Examples Products to Powers Quotients to Powers Blitzer, Intermediate Algebra, 4e – Slide #60

Simplification Techniques Simplifying Exponential Expressions Simplification Techniques Examples If necessary, remove parentheses by using the Products to Powers Rule or the Quotient to Powers Rule. If necessary, simplify powers to powers by using the Power Rule. Blitzer, Intermediate Algebra, 4e – Slide #61

Simplification Techniques Simplifying Exponential Expressions Simplification Techniques Examples If necessary, be sure each base appears only once by using the Product Rule or Quotient Rule If necessary, rewrite exponential expressions with zero powers as 1. Furthermore, write the answer with positive exponents by using the Negative Exponent Rule Blitzer, Intermediate Algebra, 4e – Slide #62

Blitzer, Intermediate Algebra, 4e – Slide #63 Properties of Exponents I M P O R T A N T!!!!!!! Be sure you pay special attention to the study tip on the bottom of page 74!!! Blitzer, Intermediate Algebra, 4e – Slide #63