Section 6.2

Applying Properties of Exponents

Example 1: Simplify each Rational Exponent

Step 1: Rewrite each radical in exponential form

Step 2: Simplify using exponential properties

Step 3: Write answer in Exponential Form

Example 1: Simplify each Rational Exponent

a) b)

c) d)

Example 2: Use the Properties of radicals to simplify the expression

Example 3: Write the expression in simplest form.

Example 4: Simplify the expression.

Example 4: Simplify the expression. Your Turn.

Class Practice: Take out a sheet of paper and complete the following.