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Unit 1: Introduction to Functions

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LESSON 5

Exploring Rational Exponents

Benchmark

MA.912.NSO.1.1 Extend previous understanding of

the Laws of Exponents to include rational exponents.
Apply the Laws of Exponents to evaluate numerical
expressions and generate equivalent numerical
expressions involving rational exponents.

Integrated Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning

Standards:

MA.K12.MTR.2.1 Demonstrate understanding by

representing problems in multiple ways.

MA.K12.MTR.4.1 Engage in discussions that re!ect on

the mathematical thinking of self and others.

MA.K12.MTR.5.1 Use patterns and structure to help

understand and connect mathematical concepts.

MA.K12.MTR.6.1 Assess the reasonableness of

solutions.

Learning Targets

1. I can apply the Laws of Exponents to rational

exponents.
2. I can convert between expressions involving
rational exponents and expressions involving
radicals.

1.5.1 Warm-Up: Bell Work

 Video

1. Use the Laws of Exponents to write an equivalent

expression. Then, "nd the value of each
expression. If necessary, use a calculator to "nd
the value of the equivalent expression.

Equivalent Equivalent

Expression Expression

Value Value

Equivalent Equivalent

Expression Expression

Value Value

1.5.2 Exploration: Rational

Exponents  Video

1. Fill in the blank with the value of each.

2. Using the values above, guess the value of .

Free Response

3. Explain the strategy you used.

Free Response

4. Find the value of using a calculator.

Free Response

5. Discuss with your partner what you notice about

the relationship between and the value of .

Free Response

6. Predict the value of . Check using your

calculator.

Free Response

7. Predict the value of . Check using your

calculator.

Free Response

8. Write an expression equivalent to .

Free Response

9. Check your answer with your partner. If necessary,

update your answer.

Free Response

10. Predict the value of . Check using your

calculator.

Free Response

11. Predict the value of . Check using your

calculator.

Free Response

12. Write an expression equivalent to .

Free Response

13. Check your answer with your partner. If necessary,

update your answer.

Free Response

1.5.3 Guided Instruction: Why Does

That Work?  Video

1. Use the product of powers law, ,

to evaluate the expression.

Product of
Expression Value
Powers

+
6

2. What is the whole number that completes this

equation?

Because and

, then is

equivalent to .

3. Use the product of powers law, ,

to evaluate the expression.

Product of
Expression Value
Powers

+ +

4. What is the whole number that completes the

equation?

Because and

, then is equivalent

to .

5. Rewrite each exponential expression as a radical

expression. Then, evaluate each expression.

Exponential Radical
Value
Expression Expression

1.5.4 Exploration: Other Roots

 Video

Rewriting exponential expressions as radical

expressions does not only apply to square roots and
cube roots. Other roots apply these same principals.

Complete the table to explore other rational

exponents and roots.

Radical
Rational Exponent Value
Expression

1.5.5 Guided Instruction: Exponent

Laws with Rational Exponents

 Video

1. Kalini's teacher asked her to rewrite

as an equivalent exponential expression. Kalini

says that she can use a law of exponents to
multiply the powers.

a. Which law of exponents is Kalini using?

Free Response

b. Using the laws of exponents, what is an

equivalent exponential expression for

Free Response

2. The expression can also be rewritten

using the laws of exponents.

a. Rewrite the expression.

Free Response

b. Which exponent law was used?

Free Response

c. Check your answer with your partner.

Free Response

d. Evaluate the exponential expression.

Free Response

3. Maeko explained his work for rewriting the

following expression.

Explanation

I "rst used the

product of powers to
rewrite the
expression.

Next, I simpli"ed the

fractional exponent.

Finally, I rewrote the

expression using the
negative exponent
law.

Check Maeko's work and explain any errors he

may have made.

Free Response

1.5.6 Try It: Writing Rational

Exponents  Video

Rewrite each expression using the laws of exponents.

Then, evaluate the expression.

Equiva
lent
Expression Value
Expres
sion

1.5.7 Wrap-Up: Ticket Out the Door

1. Find the value of the variable.

a.

b.

2. Complete the table by writing an equivalent

expression using the laws of exponents. Then,
evaluate the expression.

Equivalent
Expression Value
Expression

1.5.8 Stepping Stones

3 Questions
(3/3 Answered)

1 2 3

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1.5.9 Check Your Understanding

Which of the following expressions are equivalent to

9 −2
( ) ? Select all that apply.
27

272
92
92
272
1
9

18

81
27

1 −2
( )
3

34454852.29573

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Unit 1
Introduction to Functions

Unit Introduction

Lesson 1
Classifying Parent Functions

Lesson 2
Evaluating Functions in Function Notation

Lesson 3
Interpreting Function Notation in the Real World

Lesson 4
Applying the Laws of Exponents

Lesson 5
Exploring Rational Exponents

1.5.0 Benchmark & Learning Targets

1.5.1 Warm-Up

1.5.2 Exploration

1.5.3 Guided Instruction

1.5.4 Exploration

1.5.5 Guided Instruction

1.5.6 Try It

1.5.7 Wrap-Up

1.5.8 Stepping Stones

1.5.9 Check Your Understanding

Lesson 6
Writing Equivalent Expressions Using Rational
Exponents

Lesson 7
Evaluating Exponential Expressions

Lesson 8
Equivalent Radical Expressions

Lesson 9
Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions

Lesson 10
Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions

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