1. Unit 7 - Exponents

2. Product of Powers
When you multiply two factors having the same base, keep the common base and add the exponents.

3. Product of Powers

4. Product of Powers

5. Power to a Power
If you are raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents. *Do not change the base.*

6. Power to a Power

7. Power to a Power

8. Quotient to a Power
Simplify the fraction, if possible. Raise the numerator and denominator to the outside power.

9. Quotient to a Power

10. Quotient to a Power

11. Quotient of Powers
When you are dividing like bases, keep the common base and subtract the exponents. Always subtract top minus bottom! Variables with positive exponents go on top, and variables with negative exponents go on the bottom.

12. Quotient of Powers

13. Quotient of Powers

14. Quotient of Powers

15. Negative Exponents
To change the sign of an exponent, move it to either the top or bottom of the fraction. Your final answer cannot have any negative exponents.

16. Negative Exponents

17. Negative Exponents