Solving equations with fractional exponents.

1. Solving Power Equations
Power Equation ‐ When the variable is raised to a power
Steps to Solve Power Equations:
1. Isolate the variable
2. Raise both sides of equation to reciprocal of power
3. Simplify and solve
4. Check for extraneous solutions
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2. Review!
Example 1: Check
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3. Example 2: Check
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4. Example 3: Check
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5. Example 4: Check
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6. Example 5: Check
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7. Example 6: Check
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8. Example 8: Check
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9. You can use a graphing calculator to check for solutions.
1. Let Y1 = left side and Y2 = right side.
2. Graph the equations.
3. Find all possible solutions using the intersection. (Find where Y1
= Y2.)
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