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COLLEGE ALGEBRA 5.1: Exponent Rules (Multiplication)
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Do Now: Discuss with a neighbor: What is an exponent?
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Schedule: Exponential Rules + Simplifying (we will continue this after vacation!)
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Vocabulary
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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)
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Example One: Which of these are monomials?
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You Try! Which of these are monomials?
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Product of Powers Rule:
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Why does this work?
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Example Two:
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You Try!
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Power of a Power Rule
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Why does this work?
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Power of a Product Rule
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Why does this work?
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Example Three:
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You Try!
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Example Four
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You Try!
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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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