1. LEQ: How can you simplify expressions involving exponents?

2. For any nonnegative bases and nonzero real exponents, or any nonzero bases and integer exponents. Product of Powers for example: Power of a Power for example: Power of a Product for example:

3. For any positive base and real exponents, or any nonzero bases and integer exponents. Quotient of Powers for example: Power of a Quotient for example:

4. Zero Exponent If b is a nonzero real number,

5. Lesson Master 7-2A #1-3, 5, 6, 8

6. Pgs. 430-432 #1-4, 7-19, 27-29, 32-36