Algebra 7-1 and 7-2
Monomials DEFINITION: Monomial: a number, variable or the product of a number and 1 or more variables with nonnegative integer exponents. Helpful hints: a monomial is on e term, if there is addition or subtraction it is not a monomial, if there is a variable in the denominator it is not a monomial Ex. 1
Product of Powers To multiply powers with the same base, ________ the exponents Ex. 2
Power of a Power To find a power or a power, _________ the exponents. Ex. 5
Dividing Monomials To divide powers with the same base, __________ the exponent Ex. 1
Power of a quotient To find the power of a quotient, find the power of the numerator and the power of the denominator. Ex. 2
Special rule Anything to the zero power is ONE. Ex. 3a, 3b
Negative Exponents Ex. 4a