Translating between Radicals and Rationals Exponents

Translating between Radicals and Rationals Exponents

Open Ended

If f(x) = x^2 - 4 and g(x) = x^2 - 16, what is (fog)(x)?

Multiple Choice

When we translate from a rational exponent to its radical form where does the number in the denominator go?

• In the crease

• Under the radical

Multiple Choice

When we translate from the radical form to the rational exponent where does the number in the index go?

• In the numerator

• In the denominator

Fill in the Blank

When I have a negative exponent I take the _________ of what I see.

Multiple Choice

If the numerator of my rational exponent is NOT 1, where does that number go in the radical form?

• By the radicand

• In the can

• Outside the can

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