Radical and Rational Expressions

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What is a radical expression?

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What is a rational expression?

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36.

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8.

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False.

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In a rational exponent, what does the denominator represent?

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The denominator corresponds to the index of the radical expression.

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8.

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What is the index in a radical expression?

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The index is the number that indicates the root being taken, such as 2 for square roots or 3 for cube roots.

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What is the base in a radical expression?

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The base is the number or variable under the radical sign.