Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
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Chapter 6 - Radical Functions and Rational Exponents - 6-4 Rational Exponents - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 386: 24

Answer

$\dfrac{1}{\sqrt[4]{t^3}}$ or $\dfrac{1}{\left(\sqrt[4]{t}\right)^3}$

Work Step by Step

We are asked to rewrite the exponent into radical form: $t^{-\frac{3}{4}}$ Recall the basic property of negative exponents (pg. 383): $a^{-m}=\frac{1}{a^m}$ Applying this property, we get: $t^{-\frac{3}{4}}=\dfrac{1}{t^{\frac{3}{4}}}$ Next, recall the rational exponent property (pg. 382): $a^{\frac{m}{n}}=\sqrt[n]{a^m}=(\sqrt[n]{a})^m$ Applying this property to our equation ($m=3$, $n=4$, $a=t$), we get: $\dfrac{1}{t^{\frac{3}{4}}}=\dfrac{1}{\sqrt[4]{t^3}}$ or $\dfrac{1}{(\sqrt[4]{t})^3}$
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