1. 7-1 Multiplication Properties of Exponents
Goal:
Use properties of exponents to multiply exponential expressions.
Eligible Content: A

2. Properties of Exponents Handout!
Do not lose this handout.
You will need it for all of chapter 7.
We are going to fill out a little bit of the handout each day.
Keep it in your notes section.

3. Vocabulary
Multiplication Properties - These properties allow us to simplify problems by adding, multiplying or distributing exponents.

4. Product of Powers Property
To multiply powers with the same base, you ____ the exponents.
ADD

5. Examples

6. Power of a Power Property
To find a power of a power, you _________ the exponents.
MULTIPLY

7. Examples

8. Power of a Product Property
To find a power of a product, you __________ the exponent.
DISTRIBUTE

9. Examples

10. Mixed Examples

11. Simplify (5x2)(4x3).
A. 9x5
B. 20x5
C. 20x6
D. 9x6

12. Simplify 3xy2(–2x2y3).
A. 6xy5
B. –6x2y6
C. 1x3y5
D. –6x3y5

13. Practice
Page 394 #7-15

14. Homework
Page 395 #27-38