Part A: Use the properties of exponents to explain why 16 raised to the power of 1 over 4 is called the fourth root of 16. (5 points)

Part B: The length of a rectangle is 5 units and its width is square root of 5 unit. Is the area of the rectangle rational or irrational? Justify your answer. (5 points)
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Part A: Use the properties of exponents to explain why 16 raised to the power of 1 over 4 is called the fourth root of 16. (5 points)

Part B: The length of a rectangle is 5 units and its width is square root of 5 unit. Is the area of the rectangle rational or irrational? Justify your answer. (5 points)
@jim_thompson5910

anonymous · Answer

i understand why its also fourth root of 16 but don't know how to explain it?

anonymous · Answer

For A, besides stating the rule I don't see how else can you explain.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

yeah thats all i can think of to use

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