Algebra Chapter on Exponents and Radicals

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Questions and Answers

What is the sum of the expression [-(2)⁰]+(-2)⁰?

  • -4
  • -2
  • -2

What process is used to eliminate radicals from the denominator or fractions from a radicand?

  • Rationalizing the denominator (correct)
  • Factoring
  • Radical decomposition
  • Rearranging

Which of the following is irrational?

  • ³√16 (correct)
  • ³√343
  • ³√8
  • 3√1000 (correct)

Which statement is equivalent except for one?

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If a varies jointly as b and c, and a = 24, b = 2, and c = 3, what equation represents this variation?

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What is the difference when 8√12a is subtracted by 5√12a?

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Which is equal to (a³b³)⁴?

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What is the value of k if a²–¹ =a?

<p>1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law of exponents makes the statement $(3y)^{3/2} = 27^{1/3}y^{3/2}$ TRUE?

<p>$(x^{m})^{n} = x^{mn}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sum of exponents

When multiplying terms with the same base, add their exponents.

Rationalizing the denominator

A process of eliminating radicals (square roots) from the denominator of a fraction.

Like radicals

Radicals with the same radicand (number under the square root symbol).

Inverse variation

A relationship where as one variable increases, the other decreases, and vice versa.

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Direct variation

A relationship where both variables change in the same direction.

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Irrational number

A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

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Power of a product

The power of a product (e.g., (ab)^n) is equal to the product of the powers of the terms (a^n b^n).

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Joint variation

A relationship where a variable is proportional to the product of two or more other variables.

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Constant of variation

The constant that relates two variables in a direct variation or inverse variation. For direct: y = kx, k is the constant. For inverse: y = k/x, k is the constant.

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Radical expression

An expression that involves square roots, cube roots, or other roots.

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Study Notes

Fractional Exponents and Radicals

  • To convert expressions with fractional exponents to radicals, the numerator becomes the power and the denominator the root.
  • (2x)3/5 is equivalent to ⁵√(2x)3.

Simplifying Radical Expressions

  • Rationalizing the denominator involves eliminating radicals from the denominator of a fraction.
  • Factoring and simplifying the radicand are often used.

Difference of Radicals

  • Subtracting radicals involves finding like radicals.
  • If radicals have the same index and radicand, subtract their coefficients
  • example: 8√12a - 5√12a = 3√12a

Joint Variation

  • Joint variation means a variable is proportional to the product of two other variables.
  • For instance, a = kbc; thus 'a' varies directly as 'b' and 'c'

Inverse Variation

  • In inverse variation, one variable changes inversely with another.
  • If b varies inversely as a, then the product of a and b remains constant.

Laws of Exponents

  • Rules relate to multiplying, dividing, or raising numbers with exponents.
  • (xm)(xn) = xm+n

Simplifying Expressions

  • Find the sum and difference of the expression by combining like radicals.
  • 44/55 * 6100/73 is simplified by combining common elements.

Proportional Relationships

  • Direct variation means two variables change in the same direction.
  • (y = kx) is the equation demonstrating direct proportionality.

Determining the Constant of Variation

  • Determine the constant of variation within a given equation or scenario.
  • Ex. If y = 40 and x = 8, then the constant k is 5

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