Exponent Rules
Fill in the blank
When multiplying exponents with the same base you _____ the exponents.
Ex. 43 + 46
Add
Write at least 3 expressions that are equal to 6-10.
See board for examples.
Write 300,000 in scientific notation.
3 x 105, .3 x 106
Complete number 1 on the last page of your study guide.
What number is represented by point P?
5.7 x 10-3
Fill in the blank:
When you divide exponents with the same base, you ______ the exponents.
55/52
Express 22 million in scientific notation.
Express 900 in scientific notation.
22,000,000 = 22 x 106
9 x 102
About 3.9 x 107 people live in California. About 1.3 x 106 people live in Maine. About how many more people live in California than live in Maine.
30 times as many.
1/1345
Fill in the blank:
Anything with an exponent of zero is equal to _____.
Ex.
100
One (1).
Which of the following expressions is equal to 4 x 106?
a. (2 x 108)(2 x 10-2)
b. 40 x 105
c. 406
d. 400,000
A,B,E
Which direction do you move the decimal when there is an negative exponent in scientific notation?
What about with a positive exponent?
To the left for negative and to the right for positive
Is it possible to rewrite 76 x 96 with a single exponent?
Yes, 636
Where can I look during my test if I forget an exponent rule? Hint: There are two places.
My study guide, the anchor chart at the front of the classroom
Multiply
(22 x 106)(9 x 102)
198 x 108 or 1.98 x 1010
Write .000234 in scientific notation.
2.34 x 10-4
It is possible to write 47 x 62 using a single exponent?
No, you need either the bases or powers to be the same.
See board for answer.