1. Exponents and Polynomials
Chapter 4
Exponents and Polynomials

2. Section 4.1
Exponents

3. The Product Rule: when multiplying powers with LIKE bases, ADD their exponents.

4. The Quotient Rule: when dividing powers with LIKE bases, subtract their exponents.

5. The Zero Exponent Rule: anything raised to the zero power is one.

6. The Power Rule: to raise a power to a power, multiply their exponents.

7. The Power of a Product Rule: When a product is raised to a power, distribute the exponent to each factor inside the parentheses.

8. The Power of a Quotient Rule: When a quotient is raised to a power, distribute the exponent to both the numerator and the denominator.

9. The Expanded Power Rule: every factor inside the parentheses is raised to the power outside the parentheses.