1. You replace it with its simplest name
Powers
A power has two parts, a __________ and an ________________
Power Meaning Verbal Description 1. 2. 3.
To simplify a numerical expression:
To evaluate an algebraic expression:
When simplifying numeric or algebraic expressions:
base
exponent
You replace it with its simplest name
Write the algebraic expression
Substitute a given value for the variable
Simplify using the order of operations

2. G E M A Grouping symbols Exponents
Order of Operations G E M A
The Left-to-Right Rule:
Simplify each expression.
Evaluate each expression (or formula).
Grouping symbols
Exponents
Multiply / Divide in order left to right
Add / Subtract in order left to right
When operations have the same priority, you perform them from left to right