1. What are the rules of integral exponents?
Section P-2

2. Positive Integral Exponents
For any positive integer n,
a = the base
n = the exponent or power
an = the exponential expression

3. Negative Integral Exponents
If a is a nonzero real number and n is a positive integer,

4. Rules for Negative Exponents and Fractions

5. Rules for Integral Exponents
Product Rule
Quotient Rule

6. Rules cont. Power of a power rule Power of a product rule
Power of a quotient rule

7. Examples
If x = 2, y = -1, & z = -3

8. Examples
Simplify:

9. Examples
Simplify:

10. Examples
Simplify: