1. Multiplication of Exponential Expressions with the Same Base Evaluate each expression, and compare the results obtained in the first column with the corresponding results in the second column. Write a rule for multiplication of two exponential expressions with the same base. Chapter 9 Discovery 1 4. Use the rule to simplify x 4 x 3 = ____

2. Division of Exponential Expressions with the Same Base Evaluate each expression, and compare the results obtained in the first column with the corresponding results in the second column. Write a rule for multiplication of two exponential expressions with the same base. Chapter 9 Discovery 2 5. Use the rule to simplify

3. Exponential Expressions Raised to a Power Evaluate each expression, and compare the results obtained in the first column with the corresponding results in the second column. Write a rule for raising an exponential expression to a power. Chapter 9 Discovery 3 4. Use the rule to simplify ( x 4 ) 3 = ____.

4. Products Raised to a Power Evaluate each expression, and compare the results obtained in the first column with the corresponding results in the second column. Write a rule for a product raised to a power. Chapter 9 Discovery 4 4. Use the rule to simplify ( xy ) 4 = ____

5. Product of the Sum and Difference of the Same Two Terms Multiply. Write a rule for determining by inspection the product of the sum and difference of the same two terms. Chapter 9 Discovery 5

6. Square of a Binomial Rewrite in expanded form and multiply. Write a rule for determining by inspection the square of a binomial. Chapter 9 Discovery 6