Discuss your knowledge of rational exponents in the forms a^1/n and a^m/n .  In your response be sure to discuss: how rational exponents are related to radicals how to evaluate expressions involving rational exponents  (Show a specific example of each of the

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  1. Discuss your knowledge of rational exponents in the forms a^1/n and a^m/n .  In your response be sure to discuss:
  • how rational exponents are related to radicals
  • how to evaluate expressions involving rational exponents 

(Show a specific example of each of the above forms!)

  • an example in the form (a/b)^-m/n
  • an example of an expression which is not possible to evaluate.

(Remember to explain WHY it cannot be evaluated!)


Note: You should have four examples total: a^1/n, a^m/n ,(a/b)^-m/n , not possible to evaluate

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