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Chapter 5.7 Rational Exponents

Rational Exponents The denominator becomes the index

Rational Exponents Cont. The denominator becomes the index The numerator become the power

Evaluating Expressions:

Simplifying Expressions with Rational Exponents An expression with rational exponents is simplified when all of the following conditions are met: It has no negative exponents It has no fractional exponents in the denominator It is not a complex fraction The index of any remaining radical is the least number possible

We use the properties of powers to simplify:

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