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Explore rational and fractional exponents with power and root rules, learn how to handle negative exponents, and practice products, quotients, and powers. Delve into converting decimals to fractions and simplifying expressions while understanding the concept of rationalizing. Uncover tips for adding exponents and working with fractions efficiently.
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Fractional Exponents (Powers and Roots) “Power” “Root”
NEGATIVE EXPONENTRULE Upstairs – Downstairs: A negative exponent means it’s in the wrong place.
PRODUCT OR POWERRULE HAVE TO HAVE THESAME BASE
QUOTIENT OF POWERRULE HAVE TO HAVE THESAME BASE
POWER OF POWERRULE (x4)³
POWER OF PRODUCTRULE (2x4)⁵
Let’s put a few ideas together Convert the decimal to a fraction
EX - simplify Need to Rationalize! Remember: We are ADDING exponents here – what do we need to add fractions? How did we get to here???
Let’s Try Some Hint: convert to a fraction rather than a decimal!