1. Extending the Rules of Exponents
Problem 5.3

2. How can you find out when the number of amoeba reaches 2?
Look on the graph! When the population is 2, it is ½ of a week.

3. We know that 40 = 1 and 41 = 4. But now with this graph, we can see that 4½ = 2!

4. Let’s watch some videos!
Every time you are asked to pause the video, do it! Try the problem, then resume play.
Basic Fractional Exponents:
Solving for a Fraction Exponent:
Now let’s practice!
Try some exponent problems! Get 5 in a row correct before moving on!
Understanding Fractional Exponents:
Let’s watch some videos!

5. Try some exponent problems! Get 5 in a row correct before moving on!
Every time you are asked to pause the video, do it! Try the problem, then resume play.
Simplifying with Exponent Properties:
Now let’s practice!
Try some exponent problems! Get 5 in a row correct before moving on!
Manipulating Fractional Exponents:
More on Exponents

6. Negative Fractional Exponents!
Every time you are asked to pause the video, do it! Try the problem, then resume play.
Negative Fractional Exponent Examples:
Negative Fractional Exponent Examples 2:
Now let’s practice!
Try some exponent problems! Get 5 in a row correct before moving on!
Fractional Exponents:

7. Take out a piece of paper and put your heading on it
Take out a piece of paper and put your heading on it. Title the paper “Exponents Exit Slip for 5B”.
Answer each of the following questions as best you can on the paper then hand it in to the substitute.
Use what you learned about roots and properties of exponents to compute each of the following:
43/2 x 4½ = 4?
(7561/7)7 = ?
335 x 3-35 = ?
Lesson Quiz

8. You may now start your math homework!