10.1 Day TWO: Solving Equations with Rational Exponents

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What is a rational exponent?

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How do you convert a radical expression to exponential form?

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Raise both sides to the power of 5 to eliminate the rational exponent.

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What is the process to isolate x in @@ oot[2]{x + 2} - 5 = -2@@?

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Add 5 to both sides, then square both sides to eliminate the square root.

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Solve for x: @@ oot[2]{x + 2} - 5 = -2@@

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This equation represents a rational exponent where you can isolate x by first subtracting 7 and then raising to the power of 2/3.

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How do you solve @@ oot[4]{2x} = 3@@?

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Raise both sides to the power of 4 to eliminate the fourth root.