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COLLEGE ALGEBRA 5.1: Exponent Rules (Multiplication)

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1 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 5.1: Exponent Rules (Multiplication)

2 Do Now: Discuss with a neighbor: What is an exponent?

3 Schedule: Exponential Rules + Simplifying (we will continue this after vacation!)

4 Vocabulary

5 Monomial An algebraic expression consisting of only one term, with no variables in the denominator If an exponent is present, it must be a non-negative whole number. This term can be any of the following: A number A Variable A Product of a number/variable(s)

6 Example One: Which of these are monomials?

7 You Try! Which of these are monomials?

8 Product of Powers Rule:

9 Why does this work?

10 Example Two:

11 You Try!

12 Power of a Power Rule

13 Why does this work?

14 Power of a Product Rule

15 Why does this work?

16 Example Three:

17 You Try!

18 Example Four

19 You Try!

20 Practice Problems Try some on your own/in small table groups As always if you are confused don’t hesitate to ask me and/or your table mates questions! They are your greatest resource!


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