Module 2 Day 3 - Laws of Exponents Notes.notebook1
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August 23, 2017
8/23/17 Essential Question
• How do I simplify and evaluate numeric expressions involving integer exponents?
Module 2 Day 3 ­ Laws of Exponents Notes.notebook
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Location of Exponent
An exponent is a little number high and to the right of a regular or base number.
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Definition of Exponent
An exponent tells how many times a number is multiplied by itself.
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What an Exponent Represents
An exponent tells how many times a number is multiplied by itself.
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How to read an Exponent
This exponent is read three to the fourth power.
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How to read an Exponent
This exponent is read three to the 2nd power or three squared.
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How to read an Exponent
This exponent is read three to the 3rd power or three cubed.
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7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 =
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9 x 9 =
Standard Form
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in Standard Form?
in Standard Form?
in Standard Form?
in Standard Form?
Feet Are Squared
Length = 30 ft.
Width = 15 ft.
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Centimeters Are Cubed
A box is a rectangle
Length = 10 cm.
Width = 10 cm.
Height = 20 cm.
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