1. TEST

2. Exponents Be able to :
1) Use properties of exponents to simplify expressions. 2) Identify monomials, binomials, trinomials, etc. 3) Do problems with scientific notation.

3. Polynomials Monomial- 1 term (no + or - )
Binomial- 2 terms ( 1 + or - )
Trinomial- 3 terms ( 2 + or -)

4. Rules for exponents
Multiply : add exponents, base stays the same. Ex :
Power to a power : multiply exponents, take all bases to the power. Ex :
Division : subtract exponents, base stays the same. Ex :

5. Negative exponent : reciprocal
Negative exponent : reciprocal. If on top move to bottom, if on bottom move to the top. Ex :
Zero exponent : anything to the zero power will = 1. (not ZERO) Ex:

6. Scientific notation
1) one # to left of decimal(between 1& 10) 2) base 10
3) exponent
To multiply :
To divide :

7. Assignment
Finish WS