1c.)+Properties+of+exponents,+simplifying+expressions,+scientific+notation+(Section+5.1)

Algebra 2 Midterm Exam 2009

__Properties of Exponents__ __[|Purple Math Exponent Practice]__ a2    a is the **base** and 2 is the **exponent** PRACTICE PROBLEMS: **Product Rule:** The product of two exponent expressions with the same base can be written as the base to the sum of the exponents.


 * Quotient Rule:** The quotient of two exponent expressions with the same base can be written as the base to the numerator exponent minus the denominator exponent.

**Power Rule:** When an exponent expression is raised to a power, the expression can be written as the base to the product of the two powers.


 * Zero Exponent Property:** Any non-zero number to the zero power has a value of 1.


 * Negative Exponent Property:** If a non-zero base is taken to a negative exponent, the expression is equal to the reciprocal of the base to the opposite of the exponent

__Scientific Notation__ [|Purple Math Scientific Notation] PRACTICE PROBLEMS: