Section 7.2 Division Properties of Exponents ALGEBRA 1

Learning Targets - Define and apply quotient of powers property - Define and apply power of a quotient property - Define and apply zero exponents - Define and apply negative exponents

Vocabulary zero exponent negative exponent

Exploration: Talk with your group Expand the numerator and denominator in the following expressions: What do we notice about our exponents when we divide “like” bases?

Quotient of Powers Property

Practice Set 1: Quotient of Powers Property

Practice Set 2: Quotient of Powers Property

Exploration: Talk with your groups Expand the following expressions: What do we notice about our exponents when we take the product of a quotient?

Power of a Quotient Property

Practice Set: Power of a Quotient

Zero & Negative Exponents: Conceptual 1

Zero & Negative Exponents: Definition

Practice Set: Zero & Negative Exponents

Practice Set: Simplifying Monomials

Putting All Together