1. 7.4 Rational Exponents

2. Rational Exponents

3. Rational Exponents are another way to write radicals.

4. Simplify each expression.
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6. You Try! Simplify each expression:

7. Example – Simplify the expression:
Rational Exponents Definition:

8. Converting to Radical Form
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9. Write the exponential expression in radical form:

10. Converting to Exponential Form
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11. Converting to Exponential Form

12. Properties of Exponents also apply to Rational Exponents!
Write the expression in simplest form:

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