Math 8: Exponent Unit

1. Understand, explain and apply the patterns of exponents, including negative exponents and zero as an exponents.

A. Identity Exponent Rule

B. Zero Exponent Rule

C. Negative Exponent Rule

• Rewrite exponent expressions with negative exponents using only positive exponents. (IXL F6)
• Rewrite exponent expressions without using exponents. ("Evaluate") (IXL F7)

2. Understand , explain and divide same-base exponents

D. Quotient Rule (IXL F9)

3. Understand , explain, and multiply exponents with the same base .

E. Product Rule (Same Bases) (IXL F8)

4. Understand , explain and simplify exponents raised to another exponent.

F. Power Rules (IXL F11)

5. Identify and create equivalent expressions using .

G. Power Rules (IXL F13)