HSN.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.

Also written as N-RN.1 or N.RN.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.

Example Problems

Evaluate:

\log_4(8)

Evaluate:

\log_9(3)

Evaluate:

\log_5(5)

Khan Academy Resources

Fractional exponents Unit-fraction exponents Rational exponents challenge Intro to rational exponents Rewriting roots as rational exponents Exponential equation with rational answer

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