Multiplying and Raising Exponents

9th GradeMath30 min

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Learning Objective

I can simplify expressions using the product and power rules of exponents.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • When multiplying exponential terms with the same base, such as xᵃ * xᵇ, you add the exponents, resulting in x to the power of a + b.

  • When raising a power to a power, such as (xᵃ)ᵇ, you multiply the exponents, resulting in x to the power of a * b.

  • When simplifying expressions, remember that a term like 2ˣ⁺³, can be rewritten as 2ˣ * 2³, which simplifies to 8 * 2ˣ.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Simplify the expression: (3x²)³

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