Name: __________________

UNIT: Exponents & Logs (E2)

Bowery & Delancey Edition

Date: _____________

Introduction to Exponents
Aim: Today, we will learn about what an exponent is and how to simplify certain exponents.
Notes

Exponent
Definition: _________________________________________________________________________________________
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Example:

Negative Exponent
Negative means ___________________________________________________________________________________.
Examples:

Simplifying Fractions with Exponents

How to Simplify Fractions with Negative Exponents: ________________________________________________________
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Examples:

Individual Work:
Directions: Identify the base and exponent.

Homework:

1.What are the base and exponent of

1.What are the base and exponent of

Directions: Simplify the following negative exponents into positive exponents.

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Directions: Simplify the following fractions.

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