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$a^{\frac{2}{3}}$

Name: Problem 17, Chapter 7: Algebra 1 Common Core
Uploaded: 2020-04-01T02:16:28-08:00
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Channel: Zach Steedman
Description: a^(2)/(3)

   $a^{\frac{2}{3}}$

Algebra 1 Common Core

Randall I.… 1st Edition

Chapter 7, Problem 17

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Solved by Expert Zach Steedman

04/01/2020

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The denominator of the fraction (3 in this case) represents the root we are finding, and the numerator (2 in this case) represents the power to which the base (a) is raised. Show more…

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Exponentiation

Exponentiation is a mathematical operation involving a base and an exponent, where the exponent denotes how many times the base is multiplied by itself. It is a fundamental concept in algebra that forms the basis for understanding more complex operations like polynomial expressions and exponential growth.

Fractional Exponents

Fractional exponents extend the idea of exponentiation to non-integer powers, representing roots as well as powers. An expression with a fractional exponent, such as a^(m/n), indicates that the base 'a' is subjected to an nth root and then raised to the mth power, effectively combining the concepts of roots and powers into one unified operation.

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