6.4 Rational Exponents
6.1–6.3Recap:
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Converting from rational exponent form to radical form:
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Example 1: Change to radical form and then evaluate if possible.
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b.
c.
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ForExample,
Evaluate:
4
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Example 2: Write in simplest radical form.
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b.
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Example 3: Write in exponential form.
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c.
b.
d.
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Example 4: Simplify each expression.
a.
c.
b.
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d.
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Example 5: Simplify each expression.
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c.
d.
10
b.
11
e.
g.
f.
h.
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Example 6: Simplify and write in radical form.
(write under one radical only)
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Example 7: Simplify. Write answer in radical form.
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