1. Properties of Exponents
By Dr. Dunne

2. Exponents
3125
216

1296

3. 405*5*5*5*5=
63
X2Y4 if Y=3 and X=4
Y35 if Y=2 =
4. Adding Exponents
To multiply powers with the same base, keep the base and add the exponents.
35 38= 35 + 8 = 313
bm bn= bm+ n
5. Practice
244 244
244+4
248
x5 y2
Trick question unlike terms cant be added
6. Dividing Exponents
To divide powers with the same base, keep the base and subtract the exponents
69
6469-4 = 65
bm
bn =bm-n
7. Practice
95
93
95-3
92
X12
X7
X12-7
X5
72
73
7-1
But wait we cant have a negative exponent
1
7
8. Power of a quotient
Reduce thefractionif possible and make negative exponents positive.
Raise each part of the numerator and denominator to the power.
a
a
b
3
3
()
b
3
9. Practice
Practice makes perfect
Remember No Negative exponents
If you dont understand it ASK!