SOLUTION: While the radical symbol is widely used, converting to rational exponents has advantages. Explain an advantage of rational exponents over the radical sign. Include in your answer a

Question 53382: While the radical symbol is widely used, converting to rational exponents has advantages. Explain an advantage of rational exponents over the radical sign. Include in your answer an example of an equation easier to solve as a rational exponent rather then a radical sign.

Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For example, the rational exponent is easier to write and work with than the radical expression .

For comparison, consider solving the following two equations, whose solution is x=27:

Radical sign:
Solve

Rational exponent:
Solve .

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