Simplify Fractional Exponents

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What is a fractional exponent?

Back

A fractional exponent represents both a power and a root. For example, x^(1/n) means the nth root of x.

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How do you simplify x^(m/n)?

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To simplify x^(m/n), rewrite it as the nth root of x raised to the m power: x^(m/n) = (n√x)^m.

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What is the relationship between fractional exponents and radicals?

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Fractional exponents can be expressed as radicals. For example, x^(1/2) is equivalent to √x.

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Simplify: x^(3/2)

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x^(3/2) = (√x)^3 = √(x^3).

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What does x^(0) equal?

Back

x^(0) = 1 for any non-zero x.

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What is the product rule for exponents?

Back

When multiplying like bases, add the exponents: x^a * x^b = x^(a+b).

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What is the quotient rule for exponents?

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When dividing like bases, subtract the exponents: x^a / x^b = x^(a-b).

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Simplify: (x^(1/2))^4

Back

Using the power of a power rule: (x^(1/2))^4 = x^(1/2 * 4) = x^2.

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What is the power of a product rule?

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When raising a product to a power, distribute the exponent: (xy)^n = x^n * y^n.

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Simplify: (2x^(1/3))^3

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(2x^(1/3))^3 = 2^3 * (x^(1/3))^3 = 8x.