1. 7.4 Rational Exponents Objective: Be able to simplify expressions with rational (fraction) exponents Chapter 7 Test Thursday/Friday!

2. Rational Exponents Rational Exponent: Another way to write a radical expression. Radical Form Exponent Form

3. Simplifying Simplify each expression.

4. Definition Example : *Which one is easier to find? *It’s usually easier to take the root first!

5. Converting Write the exponential expressions in radical form. Write the radical expressions in exponential form.

6. Simplifying Numbers Simplify each number.

7. What you got!? Write is simplest form.

8. Properties PropertyExample

9. Examples Write each expression in simplest form.

10. Examples

12. DUE AT END OF CLASS! Page 389 #66, 68, 70, 74

13. 7.4a Rational Exponents Homework #10 Pg 388 #2-24 even, 30-48 even, 65-73 odd Chapter 7 Test Thursday/Friday!