1. 7.1 Multiplying Monomials
Algebra 1/2

2. Vocabulary Monomial: Examples:
The product of non-negative integer powers of variables.  Consequently, a monomial  has NO variable in its denominator.  It has one term. 
mono implies one "nomial" is Greek for "part". *no negative exponents, no fractional exponents
13,    3x,    -57,     x²,     4y²,    
-2xy,  or  520x²y²
Monomial:
Examples:

4. Example 1: Determine whether each expression is a monomial
Example 1: Determine whether each expression is a monomial. Explain your reasoning.
-17
c. 8f2g
b. 17 – s d.

5. Rules of Exponents
Product of Powers
Power of a Power

6. Example 2: Simplify each expression.
(r4)(-12r7)
c. (4ab6)(-7a2b3)
b. (5x7)(x6)
d. (6cd2)(5c5d2)

7. Example 3: Simplify each expression.
c. (2x5y)4
e. [(32)3]2
b. (r3)7
d. (3a2bc5)2
f. [(23)3]2

8. Example 4: Simplify each expression.
(4cd)2(-3d2)3
b. (2ag2)4(3a2g3)2

9. Assignment
Pg even, 29, 32, 34