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Mastering Fractional Indices

This document discusses rules for evaluating expressions with fractional indices. It introduces: Rule 5, which states that a fractional index like a1/n represents the nth root of a. Rule 6, which states that a fractional index like (an)m represents the mth power of the nth root of a. It provides examples of simplifying expressions using these rules, including multiplying, dividing, and combining fractional indices. Common mistakes are also discussed. An assessment with three problems is provided to check understanding. Students are assigned exercises on fractional indices to submit the next day.

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521 views15 pages

Mastering Fractional Indices

This document discusses rules for evaluating expressions with fractional indices. It introduces: Rule 5, which states that a fractional index like a1/n represents the nth root of a. Rule 6, which states that a fractional index like (an)m represents the mth power of the nth root of a. It provides examples of simplifying expressions using these rules, including multiplying, dividing, and combining fractional indices. Common mistakes are also discussed. An assessment with three problems is provided to check understanding. Students are assigned exercises on fractional indices to submit the next day.

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What is to be learned?

What are fractional indices? How to write fractional indices as

roots? How to evaluate fractional indices?

LAW OF INDICES
Rule 1 : Multiplication of Indices.

anxa a n a

= a n+m = a n-m

Rule 2 : Division of Indices.


m

Rule 3 : Raising numbers of Indices.

(a m)n = a m x n = a mn
Rule 4 : Negative Indices.

n 1 a an

FOCUS FOR TODAY!


Rule 5 : For indices which are fractions.

a n a

1 n

(The nth root of a )

Rule 6 : For indices which are fractions. m (The nth root of a to m n n a ( a ) the power of m)

How to convert?
Rule 5 :

a
If we have ,
3

1 n

We know that, So,

k n k
3

1 n

k k

1 3

What if 4

Rule 6 :
a

m n

( n a )m

What if we have ( 3 27 ) 2
So,

(3 27 ) 2 27

2 3

If we want to find the value,

(3 27 ) 2 (3) 2 9

Multiplication Of Fractional Indices


Example 1. Simplify:

a 3 a
Solution.

a 3 a

Change the roots to powers. Select the appropriate rule of indices. Rule 1 : Multiplication of Indices.

a a

1 2

1 3

a
6

5 6
5

anxa

= a n+m

( a)

Add the fractions. 1 1 3 2 5 2 3 6 6

Example 2. Simplify:

( 3 a )4 ( 5 a ) 3
Solution.

( 3 a )4 ( 5 a ) 3

Change the roots to powers. Select the appropriate rule of indices. Rule 1 : Multiplication of Indices.

a a

4 3

3 5

a
15

29 15
29

anxa

= a n+m

( a)

Add the fractions.

4 3 20 9 29 3 5 15 15

Division
Example 1. Simplify:

g 3 g
Solution.

g 3 g
g g
1 2 1 3

Change the roots to powers.

Select the appropriate rule of indices.


Rule 2 : Division of Indices.

1 6

a n a

= a n-m

Subtract the fractions.


1 1 32 1 2 3 6 6

6 g

Example 2. Simplify:

( 4 16 ) 5 (5 32 ) 2
Solution.

( 4 16 ) 5 (5 32 ) 2

25 2 2 25 2
23 8

Select the appropriate rule of indices. Rule 2 : Division of Indices.

a n a

= a n-m

Subtract the index. 52 3

Multiplication & Division


Example 1. Simplify: Change the roots to powers.

a a ( 3 a )2
Solution:

Select the appropriate rule of indices.


Rule 1 : Multiplication of Indices.

a a ( 3 a )2
aa a
5 6
2 3 1 2

anxa a n a

= a n+m = a n-m

Rule 2 : Division of Indices.


m

Calculate the fractions.

( 6 a )5 a

1 3 3 2 94 5 1 6 6 2 2 2 3

Common mistake
Example:

Simplify:
2 3 8 ( 256 )3

Example 2 Simplify:

2 3 8 (4 256 )3
Solution:

Select the appropriate rule of indices.

2 3 8 (4 256 )3
2 2 41 3 3 4 4

Rule 2 : Division of Indices.

a n a

= a n-m

413 42 1 16

Rule 4 : Negative Indices. n 1 a an

POP QUIZ!!
1.

( 4 16 ) ( 2 16 ) 3 128
( 64 ) ( 25 )
3 2 2 3

2.

16 125 3 2

3.

2 9 (3 8 ) 2

EXERCISES
Please find your exercises at drop box.

Do exercises 3.1 on fractional indices.


Submit to me before 12 pm tomorrow. GOOD LUCK!

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