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9.1 Rational Exponents. Recall Properties of Integer Exponents. Also recall . if n is even & a ≥ 0 nonnegative n th root of a. if n is even & a < 0 not a real number. if n is odd n th root of a. If m is an integer, n is a positive integer, and.
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Recall Properties of Integer Exponents Also recall if n is even & a ≥ 0 nonnegative nth root of a if n is even & a < 0 not a real number if n is odd nth root of a If m is an integer, n is a positive integer, and
Throughout this lesson we are going to play “Two Truths and a Lie.” It is based on the ice breaker game where you tell 3 things about yourself – 2 are true, 1 is not. We are doing it “Math Style” today! You will be asked to find a “lie” and fix it to make it a truth. Ex 1) Express in radical form & evaluate a) Two Truths & a Lie 1 2 3 What went wrong?
If you are asked to use your calculator & evaluate, be thoughtful about the parentheses needed. Get an error message? Maybe you need to augment how you enter it. Ex 2) Evaluate using a calculator. a) two ways to enter = –1.48 (–7) ^ (1 / 5) b) Two Truths & a Lie 1 2 3 What went wrong?
Properties of Exponents are also used in simplifying exponential expressions with variables in them. Note: The order the problem is done can vary from person to person – Do what you are comfortable with! Ex 3) Simplify each expression a) b) Two Truths & a Lie 1 2 3 What went wrong?
Formulas in real world situations often are rational expressions. Ex 4) T = time in seconds to complete 1 pendulum swing L = length of pedulum g = acceleration due to gravity ≈ 9.80 m/s2 Determine period of pendulum on a clock that is 99.5 cm long 99.5 cm 0.995 m ≈ 2.0 sec
Homework #901 Pg 443 #1–53 odd (omit 17, 31)