1. Splash Screen

2. Then/Now You multiplied monomials. Find the quotient of two monomials. Simplify expressions containing negative and zero exponents.

3. Concept

4. Example 1 Quotient of Powers Group powers that have the same base. = xy 9 Simplify. Quotient of Powers Answer: xy 9

5. Example 1 A. B. C. D.

6. Concept

7. Example 2 Power of a Quotient Power of a Power Power of a Product Answer:

8. Simplify Assume that p and q are not equal to zero. Example 2 A. B. C. D.

9. Concept

10. Example 3 Zero Exponent Answer: 1 A.

11. Example 3 Zero Exponent B. a 0 = 1 = nQuotient of Powers Simplify. Answer: n

12. Example 3 A. Simplify. Assume that z is not equal to zero. A. B.1 C.0 D.–1

13. Example 3 B. Simplify. Assume that x and k are not equal to zero. A. B. C. D.

14. Concept

15. Example 4 Negative Exponents Negative Exponent Property A. Simplify. Assume that no denominator is equal to zero. Answer:

16. Example 4 Negative Exponents Group powers with the same base. B. Simplify. Assume that p, q and r are not equal to zero. Quotient of Powers and Negative Exponent Property Simplify. Multiply.

17. Example 4 A. Simplify. Assume that no denominator is equal to zero. A. B. C. D. 1234567891011121314151617181920 212223242526272829303132

18. Example 4 B. Simplify. Assume that no denominator is equal to zero. A. B. C. D. 1234567891011121314151617181920 212223242526272829303132

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