What are Rational Exponents?

What are Rational Exponents?

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You can rewrite an expression with a rational exponent a few different ways. This can come in handy when your solving a problem involving rational exponents. This tutorial shows you how it works! You can even practice with examples!

Keywords:

  • definition
  • rational exponents
  • radicals

Background Tutorials

  • Rational Number Definitions

      • What's a Rational Number?What's a Rational Number?

      What's a Rational Number?

      There are lots of different kind of numbers that you should know about, and that includes rational numbers. Check out the tutorial!

  • Real Number Definitions

      • What's a Real Number?What's a Real Number?

      What's a Real Number?

      Real numbers are numbers that can be found on the number line. This includes both the rational and irrational numbers. This tutorial explains real numbers and gives some great examples. Take a look!

  • Powers and Exponents

      • How Do You Square a Number?How Do You Square a Number?

      How Do You Square a Number?

      Want to square a number? Just take the number and multiply it by itself! If you square an integer, you get a perfect square! Check out squaring in this tutorial!

  • Rules of Exponents

      • What are Exponents?What are Exponents?

      What are Exponents?

      Did you know that another word for 'exponent' is 'power'? To learn the meaning of these words and to see some special cases involving exponents, check out this tutorial!