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Relationship Between Exponents & Radicals

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Show how to calculate distance and time using rational exponents and radial equations.

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This solution discusses the relationship between radicals and exponents. Examples are given. Readers of this solution will learn how to determine roots using either radicals or exponents.

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If you are applying a radical expression, it works like this:

If no root appears in the check of the radical, you are to take take the square root of the number or expression under the radical. If a root value appears, then you are at take that particular root of the number or expression.

For example, a radical with a 4 under it equals 2, a radical with a nine under it equals 3....etc..

A number with a fraction for an exponent means the same thing. 4^(1/2) =2....just the same as applying the square root. 8^(1/3) is ...

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