Algebraic Investigations - Unit 1: Pre Algebra – Guided Notes Name: _____________________________

Skill 1.6 – Evaluate Exponents and Square Roots Date: ________________ Period:____

Introduction to New Material – “I D0”

Wednesday, January 26, 2010

I CAN Evaluate Exponents and Square Roots

Need to Know:

Define:

Base -

Power-

3
Focus Question: Solve the following expression: 3
3
Step One Identify the base and the power
3

Write the base number as many times as the

Step Two
power number tells you to.

Step Three Solve by multiplying

Focus Question: Solve the following expression: √ 64

Step One List the possible factors of the number.

√ 64
Locate the number that must be multiplied by
Step Two itself to equal the number inside the square
root
 Guided Practice – “We Do”
Guided Practice with Mr. Kevin:

Solve each expression

2 3
3 4

3 5
12 2

√9 √ 100
√ 144 √ 49