Multiplying Powers with the Same Base
9thMath45 min
Learning Objective
I can simplify expressions using the product rule
Lesson Flow
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Understanding Exponents and Their Operations
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Exponents represent repeated multiplication, just as multiplication represents repeated addition.
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A negative exponent can be converted to a positive exponent by inverting the term. For example, x⁻² = 1/x².
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When multiplying terms with the same base, such as xᴬ * xᴮ, you add the exponents, resulting in xᴬ⁺ᴮ.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Simplify the expression: x⁴ * x⁶”
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