Question

Part 1: Explain, in complete sentences, how multiplying and dividing factors with rational exponents is similar to multiplying and dividing factors with integer exponents. (2 points)

Part 2: Give one example of multiplying factors with rational exponents. (1 point)

Part 3: Give example of multiplying factors with integer exponents. (1 point)

Answer 1

Part 1: The rules for multiplying factors with integer exponents is x^m * x^n = x^(m+n)
The rules for dividing factors with integer exponents is x^m/x^n = x^(m-n).

The rules are the same if the exponents are rational numbers such as a/b or c/d
Example x^1/2 * x ^1/3 = x^5/6. The only difference is that you must insure erac exponent has a common denominator.

Answer 2

Can you do part 2 and 3 by yourself now? @LaVidaEsGran

Answer 3

yes thank you

Answer 4

No problem!