1. Objective
SWBAT evaluate powers that have negative and zero exponents.

2. “Investigating Algebra Activity”
With a partner complete the Activity on page 502 in the textbook.
Copy and complete the tables in Steps 1 & 2
Complete the ‘Draw Conclusions’ questions #1-3 at the bottom of the page.
Exponent
Power 27 9 3 1
1/3
1/9

3. Zero and Negative Exponents
Power
Fraction Form
Decimal Form

4. Zero and Negative Exponents
Let ‘n’ be a positive integer and ‘a’ be a nonzero number.
Negative Exponents
Zero Exponents
reciprocals
Any number or variable to the
zero power is always equal to one.

5. Evaluate the expressions.1) 2)
undefined 3) 4)

6. Section 8.1 “Apply Exponent Properties Involving Products”
(1) Product of Powers Property
(2) Power of a Power Property
(3) Power of a Product Property

7. Section 8.2 “Apply Exponent Properties Involving Quotients”
(1) Quotient of Powers Property
(2) Power of a Quotient Property

8. Try It Out...Simplify All Exponents
Use All Properties of Exponents

9. Use All Properties of Exponents
Try It Out...
Use All Properties of Exponents

10. Use All Properties of Exponents
Try It Out...
Use All Properties of Exponents

11. Try It Out...
CHALLENGE