Question

how are rational exponents related to radicals?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

well, basically rational exponents that be converted to radicals, and this process also works the other way, radicals can be converted to rational exponents

Answer 3

More specifically: If n is an integer greater than 1, then a^1/n = n square root of a

Answer 4

For example: 4^1/2 is the same as saying square root of 4, both equal 2.