1.
Watch the Khan Academy video called “Pythagorean Theorem” located on your materials page for this week. How could you use the Pythagorean Theorem for situations you may encounter in life?
If you can’t find a use in your life, find examples of practical applications of the Pythagorean Theorem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEIzy1kNRqo&feature=player_embedded
2.
Please post a 100-250 word response to the following discussion question by clicking on Reply. Your response is due by Tuesday.
What is a fractional exponent? How are fractional exponents and radicals related? Do you prefer using fractional exponents or radicals when performing operations? Why?
Provide the class with an expression to simplify that includes rational (fractional) exponents.