Working with Exponents

Multiplying & Dividing - Guided Notes

Lets Review - What is an exponent?

The exponent of a number tells you _________________________ the number should

be multiplied by itself.
________________ - The number in front of the variable (if its not written, this is a 1)
________________ - The number of times you multiply the base
________________ - The number being multiplied by itself
*Label the parts below

Multiplying Exponential Expressions

To multiply exponential expressions, you ____________ the coefficients, ___________

the base, and ______________ the exponents of like bases.

Dividing Exponential Expressions

To divide exponential expressions, you _____________ or _______________ the
coefficients, keep the base, and _____________ the exponents of like bases.
 Another point to keep in mind when dividing is that you should
_____________________ wherever there are more, AKA who has the bigger
________________, the top or the bottom.
That way you dont end up with ___________________ exponents.