7.2 – Rational Exponents The value of the numerator represents the power of the radicand. The value of the denominator represents the index or root of the expression. Examples:
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7.2 – Rational Exponents Use the properties of exponents to simplify each expression
7.3 – Simplifying Rational Expressions Product Rule for Square Roots Examples:
7.3 – Simplifying Rational Expressions Quotient Rule for Square Roots Examples:
7.3 – Simplifying Rational Expressions
7.3 – Simplifying Rational Expressions Examples:
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7.3 – Simplifying Rational Expressions The Final Fabulous Fun Example 2 𝑥 2 𝑦 4 𝑧 3 1 5 2 𝑥 2 𝑧 3 2 1 5 𝑥 2 5 𝑦 4 5 𝑧 3 5 2 𝑥 2 𝑧 3 2 6 5 𝑥 12 5 𝑦 4 5 𝑧 18 5