Day Problems Simplify each expression. 1. (c 5 ) 2 2. (t 2 ) -2 (t 2 ) (2xy) 3x 2 4. (2p 6 ) 0

8.5 Division Properties of Exponents Dividing Powers with the Same Base. –For every nonzero number a and integers m and n, a m = a m – n. a n –Example 3 7 = 3 7 – 3 =

Simplifying an Algebraic Expression Simplify each expression. a.b.

Raising a Quotient to a Power For every nonzero number a and b and integer n, Examples:

Raising a Quotient to a Power Simplify

Simplifying an Exponential Expression Simplify each expression. a. b.

More Practice!!!! Textbook – p. 420 #2 – 12 even, 22 – 36 even. Homework – Finish textbook problems.