Exponents are simply multiplication, but exponents are used as a shortcut and to keep the math more precise. Understanding how to write an expression using exponents and to simplify and solve an exponential expression is very important for algebra and further math courses.
EXPONENTIAL EXPRESSIONS
- Basic rules of exponents – A Purplemath.com site on exponent rules
- Overview of expressions – Examples of expressions, including factorials (something that is learned in later math classes)
- Exponential rules – Rules for negative, multiplying, dividing, and power to a power
- Video on negative exponents – A YouTube video on negative exponents
- Rules with examples and videos – Good overview of exponent rules, and includes some videos
- Video on multiplying exponents – A YouTube video (about 2 min) on how to multiply exponents
- Cliff Notes on exponents – Cliff Notes version of basics of exponents
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