Aim: How do we solve equations with fractional or negative exponents? Do Now: Simplify the following 1. 2. 3. 4. Solve for x: HW: p.305 # 4,6,8,10,12,14,18,20
Solve for x: Divide both sides by 2 Simplify Multiply the reciprocal of the exponent on both sides Multiply the exponents
Solve for x: Divide both sides by 15 Simplify Multiply the reciprocal of the exponent on both sides Simplify Change the exponent to positive
Solve for x: Subtract 1 on both sides Multiply the reciprocal of the exponent on both sides Simplify
Solve for x: Change the radical to a power Multiply the reciprocal of the exponent Simplify Simplify
Solve for x: Move –1 to the right Divide both sides by 2 Raise both sides to the power that is the reciprocal of the exponent of the variable simplify
Solve for x:
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16 8 125 512 1. Solve for x: 2. Solve for x: 3. Solve for x: