This video starts with the basics and shows how to simplify monomials. First, it defines what a monomial is, then gives examples of monomials, evaluates integers raised to a power, and multiplies monomials with the same base. Finally, it shows how to simplify the multiplication of two monomials using basic commutative and associative properties of multiplication, and the power of a power rule. This video has a number of examples that help to illustrate the rules.