Section P2 Exponents and Scientific Notation
The Product Rule
Example Simplify:
The Quotient Rule
Example Simplify:
Example Simplify:
Zero as an Exponent
Example Simplify:
The Negative-Exponent Rule
Simplify Exponential Expressions Example Simplify Exponential Expressions
Simplify Exponential Expressions Example Simplify Exponential Expressions
The Power Rule for Exponents (Powers to Powers)
Simplify Exponential Expressions Example Simplify Exponential Expressions
Power of a Product
Simplify Exponential Expressions Example Simplify Exponential Expressions
Power of a Quotient
Simplify Exponential Expressions Example Simplify Exponential Expressions
Simplifying Exponential Expressions
Simplify Exponential Expressions Example Simplify Exponential Expressions
Use Scientific Notation
Converting from Scientific to Decimal Notation
Example Convert from Scientific Notation to decimal notation.
Example Convert from decimal notation to scientific notation.
Example Perform the indicated operations and write your answer in scientific notation.
Example In 2008, Congress proposed a 700 billion dollar bailout (7 x 1011) of the US banking system. If there are 300 million people in the US, what will be the cost per person in tax dollars if every person paid an equal amount of this bailout cost?
Simplify the exponential expression (b) (c) (d)
Simplify the exponential expression (b) (c) (d)
Perform the indicated operation and write your answer in scientific notation. (b) (c) (d)