Mathematics | Course : Model Algebra I (Traditional Pathway)
Domain - The Real Number System
Cluster - Extend the properties of exponents to rational exponents.
[AI.N-RN.A.2] - Rewrite expressions involving radicals and rational exponents using the properties of exponents.
- Exponent
The number that indicates how many times the base is used as a factor, e.g., in 43 = 4 x 4 x 4 = 64, the exponent is 3, indicating that 4 is repeated as a factor three times. - Expression
A mathematical phrase that combines operations, numbers, and/or variables (e.g., 32 ÷ a). - Radical
The √ symbol, which is used to indicate square roots or n th roots.
- Rational number
A number expressible in the form a∕b or – a∕b for some fraction a∕b. The rational numbers include the integers.
[AI.N-RN.A.1] -
Explain how the definition of the meaning of rational exponents follows from extending the properties of integer exponents to those values, allowing for a notation for radicals in terms of rational exponents. For example, we define 51/3 to be the cube root of 5 because we want (51/3)3 = 5(1/3)3 to hold, so (51/3)3 must equal 5.
[AI.A-SSE.B.3.c] -
Use the properties of exponents to transform expressions for exponential functions. For example, the expression 1.15t can be rewritten as (1.151/12)12t ≈ 1.01212t to reveal the approximate equivalent monthly interest rate if the annual rate is 15%.
[AI.F-IF.C.8.b] -
Use the properties of exponents to interpret expressions for exponential functions. Apply to financial situations such as identifying appreciation and depreciation rate for the value of a house or car some time after its initial purchase: Vn=P(1+r)n. For example, identify percent rate of change in functions such as y = (1.02)t, y = (0.97)t, y = (1.01)12t, and y = (1.2)t /10, and classify them as representing exponential growth or decay.
[AII.A-REI.A.2] -
Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise.