In this lesson, you will learn about the different notations for multiplication, including the raised dot, parentheses, and implied multiplication. You will also learn the rules for multiplying numbers with the same or different signs, as well as the zero factor property. The lesson will also cover exponents and their terminology, such as squared and cubed. Additionally, you will learn how to input exponents into a calculator using the power key.
This lesson consists of providing you with a Self-Tutorial on the typical operations done on numbers. These include: absolute value, opposites, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and simple exponents. Order of Operations is covered in detail. I also explain how to use your graphing calculator to help you perform all these operations.