1. Rational (FRACTION) Exponents
For example:
You can write the roots using _____________________________________________ REMEMBER
Properties of Exponents
Since the has an invisible 2 in the crook of the
radical symbol, it can be written as a ____ power.
The cube (or “third” root) is the ____ power.
The fourth root is the ____ power.
The fifth root is the ____ power, and so on.
Remembering properties of exponents (listed to the right) …
notice how we can rewrite
Rational (FRACTION) Exponents

2. Simplify using rational exponents: From Semester Practice Exam 1. 5.
What type of answer is obtained
from ?
9. Which is equivalent to ?
A. C.
B. D.
10.
A. True
B. False
11. What is the value of n when ? A. B. C.