simplifying exponents and rewriting rational exponents and radicals

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What is the radical form of x^(1/2)?

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√x

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

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When dividing expressions with the same base, what do you do to the exponents?

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Subtract the exponents.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What does a negative exponent indicate?

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It indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: (a^3 * b^2)^2

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a^6 * b^4

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the product of x^m and x^n?

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x^(m+n)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the quotient of x^m and x^n?

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x^(m-n)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Rewrite 4^(3/2) in radical form.

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√(4^3) = √64 = 8

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

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What is the simplified form of (x^2)^3?

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x^6

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If a^0 = 1, what can you say about any non-zero number raised to the power of zero?

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It equals 1.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the simplified form of x^(-3)?

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1/x^3

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1