MA19.8A.1
Explain how the meaning of rational exponents follows from extending the properties of integer exponents to those values, allowing for an additional notation for radicals in terms of rational exponents. [Algebra I with Probability, 1]
Explain how the meaning of rational exponents follows from extending the properties of integer exponents to those values, allowing for an additional notation for radicals in terms of rational exponents. [Algebra I with Probability, 1]
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
- The meaning of rational exponents
- Where the value of a number to a rational exponent derives from, based on a table and graph
Skills
- Explain how the meaning of rational exponents derives from a table, graph, and properties of integer exponents.
Understanding
- the denominator of the rational exponent is the root index and the numerator is the exponent of the radicand.
Vocabulary
- Rational exponent
- Radical
- Root Index
- Radicand