Powers, Roots & Fractions Flashcards
0
Q
Find Square root of # that’s not perfect square?
A
Factor out square #’s & evaluate
Ex. _] 12 = _] 4 • _] 3 = 2 _] 3
1
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Square Root
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Opposite of exponents- # that when • by itself = # you started w/.
2
Q
112 ^1/2; exponent of 1/2 same as?
A
Square root of base
_] 122
3
Q
7^-1; exponent of -1 same as?
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Reciprocal of base
1/7
4
Q
Reciprocal
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(Of quantity/function) Related to another so their product = 1.
5
Q
3^2; negative exponent .•. make exponent….
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Positive by evaluating its reciprocal
1/3^2= 1/9
6
Q
Division/fraction symbol treated like…
A
Parentheses
Numerator = 1 Par Denominator= 1 par
