Rational Exponents

Mr. Solórzano – Algebra 1

Objectives• To simplify expressions with radical exponents• To write radical expressions using rational exponents• To write expressions with rational exponents as radicals

Essential Question• Why is it important to know the conversions

between radical expressions and rational exponents?

Rewrite each of the following as a single power of 3

a)

b) ()7

Rewrite each of the following in radical form

Closing Activity *Note* Remember all properties of exponents

• Rewrite as a single power of 5. Carefully show each step of your work

• Rewrite each of the following as a single power of 11.a. ) b.

Rewrite as a single power of 5. Carefully show each step of your work

• Rewrite each of the following as a single power of 11.a. )

• Rewrite each of the following as a single power of 11.b.