1. 6.1 Using Properties of Exponents

2. Properties of Exponents
Let a and b be real numbers and let m and n be integers.
Name
Property
Product Of Powers Property
Power Of A Power Property
Power Of A Product Property
Negative Exponent Property
Zero Exponent Property
Quotient Of Powers Property
Power Of A Quotient Property

3. Examples:
Evaluate each expression.

4. Examples:
Evaluate each expression.

5. Examples:
Evaluate each expression.

6. Examples
A circular component used in the manufacture of a microprocessor has a diameter of 200 mm and a thickness of 0.01 mm. What is the volume?

7. Examples
The diameter of the moon is about one-fourth that of Earth’s diameter. What fractional part of Earth’s volume is the moon’s volume?