COLLEGE ALGEBRA 5.1: Exponent Rules (Multiplication)

Do Now: Discuss with a neighbor: What is an exponent?

Schedule: Exponential Rules + Simplifying (we will continue this after vacation!)

Vocabulary

Monomial An algebraic expression consisting of only one term, with no variables in the denominator If an exponent is present, it must be a non-negative whole number. This term can be any of the following: A number A Variable A Product of a number/variable(s)

Example One: Which of these are monomials?

You Try! Which of these are monomials?

Product of Powers Rule:

Why does this work?

Example Two:

You Try!

Power of a Power Rule

Why does this work?

Power of a Product Rule

Why does this work?

Example Three:

You Try!

Example Four

You Try!

Practice Problems Try some on your own/in small table groups As always if you are confused don’t hesitate to ask me and/or your table mates questions! They are your greatest resource!