1. 3.2 Apply Properties of Rational Exponents

2. Ex: Evaluate the power (-2)6 = (-2)*(-2)*(-2)*(-2)*(-2)*(-2) = 64=
-(2*2*2*2*2*2) =
-64

3. For all real numbers n, m, x, y
Exponent Properties
For all real numbers n, m, x, y

4. Laws of Exponents

5. Any single number or variable is always to the first power
We already know !!!!!
Any single number or variable is always to the first power

6. Basic Examples

7. Basic Examples

8. Use Properties of Exponents

9. Two radical expressions with the same index and radicand are Like Radicals
Product Property
Quotient Property

10. Write radicals in simplest form
NO TENTS IN THE BASEMENT, RATIONALIZE DENOMINATOR

11. Add and Subtract LIKE Radicals and Roots
Write in simplest form

12. Simplify Expressions Involving Variables
Use the Conjugate of the Denominator

13. Add and Subtract Expressions Involving Variables

14. Assignment pg 115 1 – 33 odd pg 116 1 – 17 odd