Page 1: Core Exponent Rules
This page outlines the fundamental laws of exponents with examples and their applications in algebraic operations. The content focuses on multiplication, division, addition/subtraction, and negative exponents.
Definition: Exponent rules are mathematical principles that govern how we manipulate expressions with powers.
Highlight: When multiplying terms with exponents, coefficients multiply while exponents of similar bases add.
Example: For multiplication: x³ • x² = x⁵ addingexponentswithsamebase
The page details several key operations:
For multiplication operations exponentrulesalgebra1multiplication:
- Multiply the coefficients
- Add exponents of like bases
- Bases remain unchanged
For division operations dividingexponents:
- Divide the coefficients
- Subtract exponents of like bases
- Maintain the same bases
Vocabulary: Negative exponents indicate reciprocals of expressions, requiring conversion to positive exponents in solutions.