obj: Solve rational exponent equations
RECALL:
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1. Divide by 2
­1
3
X
=3
­3
2. Multiply to get rid of exponent
3. Solve, then check 1
= 3
1
x= 27
9
= 486
1. subtract 1
= 243
2. divide by 2
3. solve using rational exponents
5
x3
=243
3
5
x=27
check!
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Solve on your own
x=4096
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Solve and Check!!
x+29=16
x=­13
12
64=p+12
p=52
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