Write each expression by using rational exponents. Check It Out! Example 4 Write each expression by using rational exponents. a. b. c. 3 4 81 9 3 10 2 4 5 103 Simplify. 5 1 2 Simplify. 1000
Example 5A: Simplifying Expressions with Rational Exponents Simplify each expression. Product of Powers. Simplify. 72 49 Evaluate the Power. Check Enter the expression in a graphing calculator.
Example 5B: Simplifying Expressions with Rational Exponents Simplify each expression. Quotient of Powers. Simplify. Negative Exponent Property. 1 4 Evaluate the power.
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Check It Out! Example 5a Simplify each expression. Product of Powers. Simplify. 6 Evaluate the Power. Check Enter the expression in a graphing calculator.
Simplify each expression. Check It Out! Example 5b Simplify each expression. (–8)– 1 3 1 (–8) 3 Negative Exponent Property. 1 2 – Evaluate the Power. Check Enter the expression in a graphing calculator.
Check It Out! Example 5c Simplify each expression. Quotient of Powers. 52 Simplify. Evaluate the power. 25 Check Enter the expression in a graphing calculator.