Exponents BY ASHLEY DOUGLAS Starter Solve A B

Exponents BY: ASHLEY DOUGLAS

Starter: Solve A. = B C. = =

What are exponents? Exponents, or powers, are numbers used in algebra. It is a quantity representing the power to which a given number or expression is to be raised, usually expressed as a raised symbol beside the number or expression. In math, exponents are usually seen as the second number extended to the top of the bottom number or the base. This is another form of completed multiplication.

Intro to Exponents Khan Academy Intro to Exponents Khan Academy 2014 Creative Commons Attribution/Non. Commercial/Share-Alike

Example of an exponent Base: the number being multiplied. This will always be the larger number at the bottom. Exponent: This tells you how many times to multiply the base. This will be the smaller sized number at the top of the base.

How to solve expressions with exponents:

Common Misunderstandings While simplifying expressions that contain exponents, sometimes we make the mistakes of multiplying the exponent by the base. This is incorrect. Example: does not mean 6 x 2. It means 6 x 6 (the number 6 two times)

Activity: Drag and Match Expression 32 729 64 81 1728 36

Extension: With a partner, create rules for using exponents with multiplication and division. Then, create 1 problem for each rule. CC: 9/8/09 Nocawe Gcinisa