1. Finding Composite Roots
Variables
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2. Finding Composite Roots of Variables
Use the splitting property of radicals to create a “perfect number”
i.e. A “perfect number” will convert into a rational exponent that divides evenly
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3. Finding Composite Roots of Variables
Use the definition to convert the radical form into the form of a rational exponent
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4. Examples 2b) Bring down the “leftover” 1) Split into:
2a) Convert the “perfect number” into a Rational Exponent
3) Reduce the fraction
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5. Examples 2b) Bring down the “leftover” 1) Split into:
2a) Convert the “perfect number” into a Rational Exponent
3) Reduce the fraction
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6. Examples 2b) Bring down the “leftover” 1) Split into:
2a) Convert the “perfect number” into a Rational Exponent
3) Reduce the fraction
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7. Examples 2b) Bring down the “leftover” 1) Split into:
2a) Convert the “perfect number” into a Rational Exponent
3) Reduce the fraction
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8. Examples 2b) Bring down the “leftover” 1) Split into:
2a) Convert the “perfect number” into a Rational Exponent
3) Reduce the fraction
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9. Examples 2b) Bring down the “leftover” 1) Split into:
2a) Convert the “perfect number” into a Rational Exponent
3) Reduce the fractions
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