1. P. 495 – Key Concepts
• What appears to be the rule for quotient of
power?
• To divide powers having the same base,
subtract exponents.
8
a m 3
a m n
,a 0 38 5
33 27
a n
35

2. • Power of a Quotient Property
m m
a a
m
,b 0
b b
3 3
2 2
3
3 3

3. • Essential questions for the unit:
• Exponential Rules can be shown
algebraically. Explain how they work in
your own words.
• How do multiplying exponential
expressions differ from dividing
exponential expressions? How are they
the same?
• .

4. • Simplify:
3 3
w
2
2x

5. 3 2
2 xy 3x
 2
4y 5y

6. 1 15
8
y
y
9
a
y

7. • Cont’ P. 499 # 21-45
• Copy each problem, then simplify.