Converting Rational Exponents and Radicals (1.5.2)

Question 1

Radical

Answer 1

The radical is the symbol (√) indicating you are to find a root. The desired root is indicated by the number written in the “v” of the sign. A radical with no number in the “v” is asking for a square root, or second root.

Question 2

Rational Exponents

Answer 2

Rational Exponents are exponents in fraction form. The fraction exponent is the equivalent of the radical notation. The denominator states the root of the base. The numerator indicates the power of the base.

Question 3

Roots

Answer 3

Taking roots of numbers: To find the root of a number, determine the number that originally multiplied with itself some number of times to give you the number being “rooted.”