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  • A planet's maximum distance from the sun (in astronomical units) is given by the formula d = p 2 3 , were p is the period (in years) of the planet's orbit around the sun. If a planet's orbit around the sun is 27 years, what is its distance from the sun?
    ::公式 d=p23 给出了行星与太阳的最大距离( 天文单位) 。 公式 d=p23 给出了行星与太阳的最大距离。 如果行星绕太阳的轨道是27年,那么它与太阳的距离是多少?

    The Rational Exponent Theorem
    ::理性指数定理

    Now that you are familiar with , we will convert them into exponents. Let’s look at the square root and see if we can use the properties of exponents to determine what exponential number it is equivalent to.
    ::既然您已经熟悉了 , 我们将把它们转换成指数。 让我们看看平方根, 看看我们能否使用指数的属性来确定指数数的等值。

    Writing the Square Root as an Exponent
    ::将平方根写成指数

    Step 1: Evaluate ( x ) 2 . What happens?
    ::步骤1:评价(x)2. 会发生什么?

    The and the 2 cancel each other out, ( x 2 ) = x .
    ::和2 互相取消对方 出,(x2)=x。

    Step 2: Recall that when a power is raised to another power, we multiply the exponents. Therefore , we can rewrite the exponents and root as an equation , n 2 = 1 . Solve for n .
    ::步骤2:回顾当电力被提升到另一电力时,我们乘以指数。因此,我们可以将指数和根重写为等式,n2=1. 解决n。

    n 2 2 = 1 2 n = 1 2

    ::n22=12n=12

    Step 3: From Step 2, we can conclude that = 1 2 .
    ::步骤3:从步骤2开始,我们可以得出=12的结论。

    ( x ) 2 = ( x 1 2 ) 2 = x ( 1 2 ) 2 = x 1 = x
    :sadx)2=(x12)2=x(12)2=x(x)2=x1=x

    From the steps above, we see that x = x 1 2 . We can extend this idea to the other roots as well; x 3 = x 1 3 = x 4 = x 1 4 , x n = x 1 n .
    ::从上面的阶梯可以看到 x=x12。 我们可以将这个想法扩展至其它根; x3=x13=x4=x14,...xn=x1n。

    The Rational Exponent Theorem : For any real number a , root n , and exponent m , the following is always true: a m n = a m n = ( a n ) m .
    ::理性指数理论:对于任何真正的数字、根和指数,以下总是真实的:amn=amn=(an)m。

    Find 256 1 4 .
    ::找25614号

    Rewrite this expression in terms of roots. A number to the one-fourth power is the same as the fourth root.
    ::以根重重写此表达式。 一至四位数与四根数相同 。

    256 1 4 = 256 4 = 4 4 4 = 4

    Therefore, 256 1 4 = 4 .
    ::因此,25614=4。

    Find 49 3 2 .
    ::找4932号

    This problem is similar to ones you have seen already. However, now, the root is written in the exponent. Rewrite the problem.
    ::这个问题与您已经看到的问题相似。 但是, 现在, 根写在提示中。 重写问题 。

    49 3 2 = ( 49 3 ) 1 2 = 49 3 or ( 49 ) 3
    ::4932=(493)12=493或(49)3

    I t is easier to evaluate the second option above.
    ::比较容易评价上述第二种选择。

    So  ( 49 ) 3 = 7 3 = 343 .
    ::所以(493=73=343)

    Find 5 2 3 using a calculator. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
    ::使用计算器查找 523 。 将您的答复回圆到最近的第一百次 。

    To type this into a calculator, the keystrokes would probably look like: 5 2 3 . The “^” symbol is used to indicate a power. Anything in parenthesis after the “^” would be in the exponent. Evaluating this, we have 2.924017738..., or just 2.92.
    ::将此输入计算器时, 键盘可能会看起来像 : 523 。 “ ” 符号用于表示一种力量。 “ ” 之后的任何括号都会在提示中。 评估一下, 我们有2. 92401778... 或2. 92。

    Other calculators might have a x y button. This button has the same purpose as the ^ and would be used in the exact same way.
    ::其它计算器可能有一个 Xy 按钮。 此按钮的目的与 {} 相同, 并且将以同样的方式使用 。

    Examples
    ::实例

    Example 1
    ::例1

    Earlier, you were asked to find  the planet's distance from the sun. 
    ::早些时候,有人要求你 找到地球与太阳的距离

    Substitute 27 for p and solve.
    ::代替27号的p和p和p的解答。

    d = 27 2 3
    ::d=2723 (d=2723)

    Rewrite the problem.
    ::重写问题。

    27 2 3 = ( 27 2 ) 1 3 = 27 2 3 or 27 3 2
    ::2723=(272)13=2723或2732

    ( 27 3 ) 2 = 3 2 = 9 .

    Therefore, the planet's distance from the sun is 9 astronomical units.
    ::因此,地球与太阳的距离是9个天文单位。

    Example 2
    ::例2

    Rewrite 12 7 using rational exponents. Then, use a calculator to find the answer.
    ::使用理性引言重写 127 。 然后, 使用计算器来找到答案 。

    Using rational exponents, the 7 t h root becomes the 1 7 power; 12 1 7 = 1.426 .
    ::使用理性的指数, 第7根变成17功率; 1217=1.426。

    Example 3
    ::例3

    Rewrite 845 4 9 using roots. Then, use a calculator to find the answer.
    ::使用根重重写 84549。 然后使用计算器找到答案 。

    Using roots, the 9 in the denominator of the exponent is the root; 845 4 9 = 19.99 . To enter this into a calculator, you can use the rational exponents. If you have a TI-83 or 84, press MATH and select 5 : x . On the screen, you should type 9 x   845 4 to get the correct answer. You can also enter 845 ( 4 9 ) and get the exact same answer
    ::使用根, 指数分母中的 9 值是 root; 84549 = 19. 99。 要将此输入计算器, 您可以使用理性推算器。 如果您有 TI- 83 或 84, 请按 MATH 键并选择 5: x。 在屏幕上, 您应该输入 9x 8454 4 以获得正确的答案。 您也可以输入 845\\\\ (49) 并获得相同的答案

    Example 4
    ::例4

    Evaluate without a calculator:  125 4 3 .
    ::无计算器的评价:12543。

    125 4 3 = ( 125 3 ) 4 = 5 4 = 625

    Example 5
    ::例5

    Evaluate without a calculator:  256 5 8 .
    ::无计算法的评价:25658。

    256 5 8 = ( 256 8 ) 5 = 2 5 = 32

    Example 6
    ::例6

    Evaluate without a calculator:  81 1 2 .
    ::无计算法的评价:8112。

    81 1 2 = 81 = 9 = 3

    Review
    ::回顾

    Write the following expressions using rational exponents and then evaluate using a calculator. Answers should be rounded to the nearest hundredth.
    ::使用理性引言写下以下表达式,然后使用计算器进行评估。答案应四舍五入到最接近的百位。

    1. 45 5
    2. 140 9
    3. 50 8 3

    Write the following expressions using roots and then evaluate using a calculator. Answers should be rounded to the nearest hundredth.
    ::使用根写下以下表达式,然后使用计算器进行评估。答案应四舍五入到最接近的百位。

    1. 72 5 3
    2. 95 2 3
    3. 125 3 4

    Evaluate the following without a calculator.
    ::在无计算器的情况下评价以下各点。

    1. 64 2 3
    2. 27 4 3
    3. 16 5 4
    4. 25 3
    5. 9 2 5
    6. 32 2 5

    For the following problems, rewrite the expressions with rational exponents and then simplify the exponent and evaluate without a calculator.
    ::对于下列问题,请用合理的推算符重写表达式,然后简化推算符,不使用计算器进行评估。

    1. ( 2 3 ) 8 4
    2. 7 2 3 6
    3. ( 16 ) 1 2 6

    Review (Answers)
    ::回顾(答复)

    Click to see the answer key or go to the Table of Contents and click on the Answer Key under the 'Other Versions' option.
    ::单击可查看答题键, 或转到目录中, 单击“ 其他版本” 选项下的答题键 。