Lesson 45: Exponents, The Rules Texas Algebra I Lesson 45: Exponents, The Rules
Lesson Objectives The student will be able to: State the rules for performing operations involving exponential terms Complete operations using exponential terms
Review: What is an Exponent? An exponent, n, (written as superscript) means to multiply the base by itself n times. exponent base
Operations involving exponential terms Addition: if the base and exponents in the terms are the same, add the coefficients of the bases Ex: Subtraction: if the base and exponents in the terms are the same subtract the coefficients of the bases EX: Note:
Operations involving exponential terms If the bases are the same: Multiplication: add the exponents EX: Division: subtract the exponents Ex:
Operations involving exponential terms Taken to a power: multiply the exponents Ex.
Example Simplify.
Lesson Objectives The student will be able to: State the rules for performing operations involving exponential terms Complete operations using exponential terms