Section P 2 Exponents and Scientific Notation The

Section P 2 Exponents and Scientific Notation

The Product Rule

Example Simplify:

The Quotient Rule

Example Simplify:

Example Simplify:

Zero as an Exponent

Example Simplify:

The Negative-Exponent Rule

Example Simplify Exponential Expressions

Example Simplify Exponential Expressions

The Power Rule for Exponents (Powers to Powers)

Example Simplify Exponential Expressions

Power of a Product

Example Simplify Exponential Expressions

Power of a Quotient

Example Simplify Exponential Expressions

Simplifying Exponential Expressions

Example Simplify Exponential Expressions

Use Scientific Notation

Converting from Scientific to Decimal Notation

Example Convert from Scientific Notation to decimal notation.

Example Convert from decimal notation to scientific notation.

Example Perform the indicated operations and write your answer in scientific notation.

Example In 2008, Congress proposed a 700 billion dollar bailout (7 x 1011) of the US banking system. If there are 300 million people in the US, what will be the cost person in tax dollars if every person paid an equal amount of this bailout cost?

Simplify the exponential expression (a) (b) (c) (d)

Simplify the exponential expression (a) (b) (c) (d)

Perform the indicated operation and write your answer in scientific notation. (a) (b) (c) (d)