9 Mathematics
Quarter2 - Module4
SimplifyingExpressions with
Rational Exponents and Writing
Expressions with Rational
Exponents as Radicals and
Vice Versa
M9AL-IIe-1 and M9AL-IIf-1
Mathematics – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Simplifying Expressions with Rational Exponents and Writing
Expressions with Rational Exponents as Radicals and Vice Versa
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Simplifying Expressions with
9
Mathematics
Quarter2 - Module4
Rational Exponents and Writing
Expressions with Rational
Exponents as Radicals and
Vice Versa
M9AL-IIe-1andM9AL-IIf-1
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners’ progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to theMath 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Simplifying Expressions
with RationalExponentsand WritingExpressionswith RationalExponentsas Radicalsand
Vice [Link] module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators
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with Rational Exponents and Writing Expressions with Rational Exponents as Radicals and Vice
Versa!
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This module provides varied activities that will help you to learn about the rational
exponents and radicals.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
simplifies expressions with rational exponents: and
writes expressions with rational exponents as radicals and vice versa.
Directions: [Link]
provided before each number.
______1. ______ are another way of writing expressions with radicals.
a. Negative Exponents [Link]
b. Zero Exponents d. Radical
______2.Anyradicalin the form n am can bewritten using a fractionalexponentin the form
_____.
[Link]/n b. a1/n c. ax/b d. A-x/b
______3. Write the expression 161/2 into radical form.
a. 4 b. 16 c. 16 d. 3 16
_______4.______ can be expressed asan expression with a fractionalexponentby
following the convention.
[Link] b. Zero c. Rational [Link]
_______5.Write 4 81 as an expression with a rationalexponent.
a. 811/2 b. 813/4 c. 811/4 d. 91/2
?
_______6.Whichofthefollowingwillmaketheexpressionx . x =x15true?
a.11 b. 12 c. 13 d. 14
3 1 ?
4 2
_______7.Whichofthefollowingwillmaketheexpressionx .x =x4 true?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
_______8.Which ofthe following is nota rationalexponent?
1 x
a.mn3-4 b. 3
c. zd. 93
3
xy
_______9.Simplifytheexpressiona .a3 =_____
4
[Link]. ac. ad. a
______10. Write 121 as an expression with a rational exponent.
1 3 1
a.112 b. 114 c. 1214 d. 121
______11. Whichof the following is a rational exponent?
a. xy-5 b. 20 c. 3xy d. 4
______12.Writethe expression 414 in exponential form.
31 1
a.144 b. 144 c. 142 d. 14
1
______13.Writeexpression 124 in radical form.
a.412 b. 812 c. 44 d. 12
______14.Whichof the following is true?
1 1 3 1 1 4
4 3
a.3 +3 = 34 c. 42. 42= 45
2
13 3 4
b.(22)4 = 28 d. 5= 45
______15. Whichof the following is not true?
a.3+ 3 = 3 c. 4 . 4 = 4
b.(2 3
23 27 52 1
) =2 d. = 4 32
For you to understand thoroughly the topics in this module, you will need the concept of
laws involving positive integral exponents to zero and negative integral exponents.
Amazing Exponents!
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Directions: Simplify the following expressions and choose the correct answer which will
START
62 22 -6-2
x5 x
7 (x) 10
x
(2x) 4
4x
(y )
x2
12 8 12
x
3
x 4x y
3 2 4 4 2 2 -2 3-2
(-4x )(-5x ) 8 X. x 4 (2x)(3x) 32a
6 (2 a)
x 6x
5 6
20x x16 5x 3a
6
4 4 8
15 x 5 3
(-5x)(-2x) 10x 5x END
3x2
lead you tothe end.
Direction: Complete the table [Link] first one is done for you. Write your answer on the
appropriate box.
Rational exponents are expressions with exponents that are rational.
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Simplifying expressions with rational exponents are like solving fractions with the
application of the rules of exponents.
Rational exponents are another way of writing expressions with radicals. When we use
rational exponents, we can apply the properties of exponents to simplify expressions. The power
property for exponents says that (am)n = amn when m and n are whole numbers. This same logic
can be used for any positive integer exponent n to show that a1/n =
.
Rational Exponent : a1/n
.But there is another waySquare roots are most often written using a radical sign,
to represent the taking of a root. You can use rational exponents instead of a radical.
A rational exponent is an exponent that is a fraction. Can’t imagine
raising a number to a rationalexponent? They may be hard to get used to, but rational exponents
can actually help simplifysome problems.
Simplifying Rational Exponents
Example 1. Simplifyx 2/5 .x 1/5
= x2/5 + 1/5 Step1:Copy the base
= x Step2:Apply the rules of adding similar fractions
3/5
= x Step3:Simplify the exponents
Example 2. Simplify(y )(y )3/4 1/2
= y3/4 + 1/2 Step1:Copy the base
= y Step2:Apply the rules of adding dissimilar fractions
5/4
= y
Step3:Simplify the exponents
Example 3. Expand (x y )4 61/2
= x4/2 y6/2
Step1:Copy the base then apply the Powers of Product Rule
= 23 Step2:Simplify the exponents
y Step1: Copy the base then apply the powers of a power rule
Example 4. Expand (n )x-4-1/3 Step2:Simplify the exponents
= n (-4)(-1/3)
= n4/3
Step1: Copy the base then apply the rules of adding similar
Example 5. Simplify (x1 /3 y )( x y1/4 1/3 2/4) fractions
= x (1/3) +(1/3) y(1/4)+ (2/4) Step2:Simplify the exponents
= x2/3 y3/4
Relationship Between Rational (fractional) Exponents and Radicals
Rewriting Expressions with Rational Exponents to Radicals
x
n
Any rational exponents in the form a can be written using a radical expression in the form
n
ax.
Examples:
1
6
6 3 can be written as 36
1
3 4 can be written as 43
1
8 7 can be written as 78
1
y 5 can be written as 5y
1
m6 can be written as 6m
Rational Exponents with Numerators Other than One
You can use fractional exponents that have numerators other than 1 to express roots, as
shown below. Notice any patterns within this table?
Rational Exponent Radical Expression
1
9
92
2 3
93 92
3 9
4 394
94
4
5
95
5
6
96 95
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Rewriting Radical Expressions Using Rational Exponents
Just as you can rewrite an expression with rational exponent as radicals, you can
express a radical expression using a rational exponent.
Any radical in the form n axcan be written using a fractional exponent in the
x
n
form a.
The relationship between n axand ax/n works for rational exponents that have a
1
numerator of 1 as well. For example, the radical 43xy can also be written as 4 (xy)3 , since
any number remains the same value if it is raised to the first power. You can now see where
1
the numerator of 1 comes from in the equivalent form of 4 (xy)3. .
.
Radicals and fractional exponents are alternate ways of expressing the same thing. Here
are the examples which can be expressed as an exponent to the power of one-half.
Radical Expression Rational Exponent
1
3
5
6 32
a
b 1
52
1
62
1
a2
1
b2
These examples help us model a relationship between radicals and rational
1
exponents: namely, that the nth root of a number can be written as either nx or xn.
Observe the radical expressions below which can be expressed as an exponent to
the power other than one-half.
Radical Expression Rational Exponent
3 2
32
53 33
2 3
4
54
5 2
6 65
6 1
a
2 a6
7 2
b b7
Now that you are well equipped with simplifying rational exponents and writing rational
exponents as radicals and vice versa, let`s have more practice.
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Independent Activity 1:
Directions:Encircle the simplified rational exponents on the given mathematical
sentences below.
(n)43/2 = n6 3c1/2 . c 4/3 =3c 1/3 (y1/2)2/3= y1/3
1
(p3/2)-2 = p3 3a1/2 . a 4/3 = 3a11 /10 (s3/2)-2=
s3
(27m6)5/3 = 243m10 (x2/3)6 = x1/3 ( 27x6)5/3 = 243x1/2
Independent Assessment 1:
Directions: Fill out the table below.
Rational Exponent Simplified form Rational Exponent Simplified form
1. (a2)2/3 a—/3 6. (x1/3y
2/3)2 x2/3y__/3
2. (c1/3)4 c—/3 7. (m1/4n
3/4)2 m__/2n3/2
3. (d1/5)3 d3/__ 8. x3/5 . x3/
5 x—/5
4. /5 f2/—- 9. y1/4 . y__/
3 y11/12
5. (f2/3)1/ x2/3 10. z1/4 . z1/
5 z9/__
2 (x
Independent Activity 2:
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Directions:Identify whether each expressions is rational expression or radical—)1/3
expression. On the space provided before each number, write RT
ifthe given is a rational exponent and write RE if the given is a radical
expression.
_______1. 81x2
_______2. 4a2
_______3. x2/3 . x1/2
_______4. x¾ . x3/5
_______5. a2/3 . a2/3
_______6. 4x3
8
_______7. (x2)2/3
_______8. (x1/3)2/3
_______9. a5
______10. 41/3 . 42/3
Independent Assessment 2:
Directions: Determine whether the following is an expression with rational exponent or a
radical expression. Put a check in the appropriate box if the given is an expression with
rational exponent and a cross if the given is radical expression.
Mathematical ( )or ( X) Mathematical ( )or ( X)
Expressions Expressions
2
1. 6x 5 6. (2x)
3
y
1
3 7.
2. 4 x2 6
xy
2 8.
3 3
3. 3x 2p
1
4. 4
9. 34y
5m
5. 1 1
3 5
ab 10. 5k
IndependentActivity 3:
Directions:Determine whether each expressions with rational exponents are expressed
correctly as radicals. Put ainside the circle before each number if itis
correct, otherwise put a.
1 2
3 3
3
1. x y = x2y
4 3
2. ab3/4 = a b
1
4 3
3. (cd3) = c4
1
d
5
5
4. 24 = 24
5. ( p1/3 .
P1/2 ) = 6
p5
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Independent Assessment 3:
Directions: Write the given expressions with rational exponents as radicals and vice
versa. Pick the correct answer inside the box and write it on the space provided for
each number.
1. 251/3 = _______
2. x2/3 = _______
3. x1/2 y1/2 = _______
Pick Me!
4. x1y/4
3/4
=
34/3 33/4 a6/5
6/5 2/5
3 3/4 3/5
6. 34 = _______ x a b a b 2/ 5
3 3 5
7
4
3
3
= _______ x2 25 812
3
5 x xy 4xy3
8. a6 = _______
4
9. x3 = _______
5
10. a6b3 = _______
_______
2/5
5. 81 = _______
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Directions: Rate your understanding regarding the lesson from 1 to 10 where 10 is the
highest and 1 is the lowest. Which topic do you find interesting? Explain your answer in
two or three sentences.
Explanation:
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Rating: __________________________________
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After having gone different activities about Simplifying Expressions with Rational Exponents
and Writing Expressions with Rational Exponents as Radicals and Vice Versa, what realization
or point of view can you give to show how important this lesson is and what particular day to
day activity do you think can this be applied?
I realize d t h at…
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A. Directions: Write the wordTRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not.
_________1. The simplifiedform of (8)2/3 is 512.
_________2. 4a2b-3 is an example of an expression with rational exponent. _________3.
Any radical in theform n am can be written using a fractional exponent
in the form a n .
_________4. 3 x2is an example of a radical expression.
_________5. The exponential formof y5 is y1/5.
[Link]: Convertrationalexponent toradical expression and vice versa.
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RationalExpression Radical Expression
a2/3 1._____
2._____ 3
ab
100m1/3 3._____
4._____ 3
12a
x4/5y3/5 5.______
d3/4e3/4 6.______
7.______ 3 5
c
f1/2g3/2 8.______
m1/6n5/6 9.______
10.______ 3
4a2
Directions: Simplify the given expressions with rational exponents then write your answer as
radicals. Show your complete solution.
1.5(2/3)(4)
Solution:
Radical Form:
15
2.x1/7y1/7 . 6x1/7y4/7
Solution:
3. 31/15(a2/3 b2/3)1/5
Solution:
Radical Form:
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