Exponents- It's All About that Base

     Exponents, the little number above and to the right of the regular number or variable, or both. It really means how many of that number you will multiply. Why, you ask, would you ever need this? Well, you'll use it for many many things, so understanding the basics is necessary. You'll need this when dealing with science, really big or really small things. You'll also need to understand exponents when dealing with different interest rates, which is something most of us will deal with at some point.

The video shows you what the rules are listed below, and there's a guest star in it today!

Click here to see the Introduction to Exponents Rules
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Exponents:
1. With adding and subtracting- You don't do anything to exponents when the operation is addition or subtraction. You can only add or subtract the coefficient's if they have the same base to the same exponent - see video

2. With Multiplying (must have the same base)- you will add the exponents and KEEP that base. If there are coefficients, numbers in front of a variable, then you multiply those like normal.

3. With Dividing (must have the same base) - you will subtract exponents, top subtract bottom and KEEP that base. If there are coefficients, numbers in front of a variable, then you divide those like normal.


More exponent rules to come later. Lindsey and I just wanted to give you the introduction.

It's all about that base. Lindsey will tell you! Please watch the video if you haven't already. This one has a guest who is a good singer. ;)

Have a great day!