Algebra Section 8 Day 1: Exponent Properties Algebra S8 Day 1 1
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AlgebraSection 8Day 1: Exponent Properties
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What is an exponent?
▪ An exponent is when you have one number (the base) and raise this number to another number (the power).▪ Common examples: ▪ Squaring a number
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Properties of Exponents
▪ There are eight properties of exponents which will learn about and use throughout this section.▪ Each one will have its own slide
with examples (both numeric and variable) for you to see.▪ Make sure you remember their
names as well as what the property tells you.
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Product of Powers Property
▪ Rule:▪ Examples:▪ Numeric:
▪ Variable:
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Power of a Product Property
▪ Rule:▪ Examples:▪ Numeric:
▪ Variable:
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Power of a Power Property
▪Rule:▪ Examples:▪Numeric:
▪ Variable:
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Quotient of Powers Property
▪ Rule:▪ Examples:▪ Numeric:
▪ Variable:
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Power of a Quotient Property
▪ Rule:▪ Examples:▪ Numeric:
▪ Variable:
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Zero Exponent Property
▪Rule:▪ Examples:▪Numeric:
▪Variable:
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Negative Exponent Property
▪ Rule:▪ Examples:▪ Numeric:
▪Variable:
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Rational (Fraction) Exponent Property
▪ Rule:▪ Examples:▪ Numeric:
▪Variable:
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Assignment 8-1Homework