3. 4 6 Base Exponent The exponent is sometimes referred to as the power

4. Base Exponent Coefficient

5. Exponent Base

6. Rule : so Example:

8. Rule: When dividing like bases, subtract the exponents. Example:

10. Rule: Using a previous rule… An easier way would be to multiply the 3 and 5 to get the new exponent of 15.

11. Rule: Anything to the zero power is 1! or simplify common factors to 1

12. 4 0 = 1 Why?? If then… If then… Therefore 2 0 must EQUAL 1!

13. Rule: or

14. Example: Rule:

15. Let’s Practice!!!