Algebra 1 7-2 Independent Practice: Multiplying Powers With the Same Base

Writing: Can the expression be written as a single power? Explain your reasoning.

Reasoning: Suppose that the expressions here represent two numbers in scientific notation.

Is their product, expressed below, always, sometimes, or never a number in scientific notation?

Reasoning: Justify your answer to the previous item.

Error Analysis: Your friend makes this statement.

Explain your firend's error. What is the correct answer?

You may use the canvas to help illustrate your written response.

Reflection: Math Success