1. Rational and Irrational Numbers and Their Properties (1.1.2) September 9th, 2015

2. Solving Exponential Equations GeneralExample Power Root Rational Exponent-Case 1 Rational Exponent-Case 2

3. Ex. 1: Simplify. Why does it make sense to add the exponents when multiplying variables of the same base?

4. Ex. 2: Simplify. Why does it make sense to subtract the exponents when dividing variables of the same base?

5. Ex. 3: Jodie has decided she wants to buy the new 18-karat gold iWatch for $15,000 within the next 5 years. She currently has $12,000 and needs to know the minimum interest rate at which she must invest her money to reach her goal. She realizes that she can determine the amount of money (y) in her account at any time with the equation, where t is the time in years, c is the initial investment, and x is the interest rate plus 1. What is the interest rate she needs?

6. Ex. 4: Solve the equation.