Question 438373
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The numerator of a fractional exponent indicates raising to a power.  The denominator of a fractional exponent indicates taking a root.  That is to say:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ a^{\frac{m}{n}}\ =\ \sqrt[n]{a^m}\ =\ \left(\sqrt[n]{a}\right)^m]


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0]
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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