1. Algebra I – Chapter 4 4.3 Multiplying Monomials 4.4 Powers of Monomials

2. Rule of Exponents for Products of Powers For all positive integers m and n: To multiply two powers having the same base, you add the exponents

3. Examples:

4. 2x x 3x Find the area and the perimeter of the polygon

5. Rule of Exponents for a Power of a Power For all positive integers m and n: To find a power of a power, you multiply the exponents

7. Rule of Exponents for a Power of a Product For every positive integer m : To find the power of a product, you find the power of each factor and then multiply

8. Examples:

9. Tonight’s Homework: Page 153/154 (1-37 odd) Page 157 (5-27 odd)