Algebra I – Chapter 4
4.3 Multiplying Monomials4.4 Powers of Monomials
Rule of Exponents for Products of Powers
• For all positive integers m and n:
• To multiply two powers having the same base, you add the exponents
nmnm aaa
Examples:
nnn 32
)4)(3( 243 zyzy
2x
x
3x
3x
Find the area and the perimeter of the polygon
Rule of Exponents for a Power of a Power
• For all positive integers m and n:
• To find a power of a power, you multiply the exponents
mnnm aa
Rule of Exponents for a Power of a Product
• For every positive integer m :
• To find the power of a product, you find the power of each factor and then multiply
mmm baab
Examples:
3435 qp
xyyx 2332
Tonight’s Homework:
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