Rational Exponents

When simplifying a value with a rational exponent, which part should you do first?

• Root
• Power

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.1

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Which of the following is correct? 

• Root over Power
• Power over Root

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.1

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(5³x²y⁴)⁰

• 5xy
• 1
• 0
• 5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

What is the value of (-2)^3?

• -8
• -6
• 6
• 8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

Which number is the BASE?
2³ = 8

• 2
• 3
• 8

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CCSS.HSF.BF.B.5

Write the following expression in radical form:

• a.)

• b.)

• c.)

• d.)

Answer explanation

Remember, power over root!

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.1

CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

Write the following expression in radical form:

• a.)

• b.)

• c.)

• d.)

Answer explanation

Remember, power over root!

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Write the following expression in exponential form:

• a.)

• b.)

• c.)

• d.)

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.1

CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

Write the following expression in exponential form:

• a.)

• b.)

• c.)

• d.)

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.1

CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

Write the following expression in exponential form:

• a.)
• b.)
• c.)
• d.)

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