Advance Montessori Education Center of Isabela, Inc.

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MATHEMATICS 9
LEARNER’S MODULE 5
SECOND QUARTER Name: ________________________________________________

(Week 5) Grade and Section: _____________________

November 08-12, 2021

Learning Competency:
The learner …
 simplifies expressions with rational exponents (M9AL-Ile-1); and
 writes expressions with rational exponents as radicals and vice versa (M9AL-Ilf-1.

Learning Objectives:

The learner …
 illustrates expressions with rational exponents;
 simplifies expressions with rational exponents; and
 writes expressions with rational exponents as radicals and vice versa.

Overview:

In this lesson, the learners are expected to illustrate, simplify and write expressions with rational
exponents as radicals and vice versa.

PRE-ASSESSMENT
Directions: Find out how much you already know about the topics in this module. Read each
question carefully and choose the letter of your answer.

1. Which of the following equations corresponds to the First Power Rule of Exponents?
𝑥𝑚 𝑥 𝑚 𝑥𝑚
a. 𝑥 𝑚 ∙ 𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚+𝑛 b. (𝑥 𝑚 )𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚𝑛 c. = 𝑥 𝑚−𝑛 d. (𝑥𝑦)𝑚 = 𝑥 𝑚 𝑦 𝑚 ; ( ) =
𝑥𝑛 𝑦 𝑦𝑚
2. Which of the following equations corresponds to the Second Power Rule of Exponents?
𝑥𝑚 𝑥 𝑚 𝑥𝑚
a. 𝑥 𝑚 ∙ 𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚+𝑛 b. (𝑥 𝑚 )𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚𝑛 c. = 𝑥 𝑚−𝑛 d. (𝑥𝑦)𝑚 = 𝑥 𝑚 𝑦 𝑚 ; ( ) =
𝑥𝑛 𝑦 𝑦𝑚
3. Which of the following equations corresponds to the Product Rule of Exponents?
𝑥𝑚 𝑥 𝑚 𝑥𝑚
a. 𝑥 𝑚 ∙ 𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚+𝑛 b. (𝑥 𝑚 )𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚𝑛 c. = 𝑥 𝑚−𝑛 d. (𝑥𝑦)𝑚 = 𝑥 𝑚 𝑦 𝑚 ; ( ) =
𝑥𝑛 𝑦 𝑦𝑚
4. Which of the following equations corresponds to the Quotient Rule of Exponents?
𝑥𝑚 𝑥 𝑚 𝑥𝑚
a. 𝑥 𝑚 ∙ 𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚+𝑛 b. (𝑥 𝑚 )𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚𝑛 c. = 𝑥 𝑚−𝑛 d. (𝑥𝑦)𝑚 = 𝑥 𝑚 𝑦 𝑚 ; ( ) =
𝑥𝑛 𝑦 𝑦𝑚
3
5. Which of the following expressions is the exponential form of √𝑥 7 ?
7 3 7 2
a. 𝑥 3 b. 𝑥 7 c. 𝑥 2 d. 𝑥 7

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 Rational Exponents

DEFINITION:
1
𝑛 𝑛
For any larger 𝑛 > 1 and any real number 𝑏 for which √𝑏 is defined, 𝑏 𝑛 = √𝑏.
1
In the definition of 𝑏 𝑛 , if 𝑛 is even, 𝑏 must be nonnegative.

EXAMPLES:
Simplify the given expressions.
a. b. c. d.

SOLUTION:
a. Write the exponential term as a c. Write the exponential term as a
=3 radical. Evaluate the root. =5 radical. Evaluate the root.

b. Write the exponential term as a d. Write the exponential term as a

=4 radical. Evaluate the root. =-3 radical. Evaluate the root.

Note:
Higher order roots can be calculated using the key . If your calculator does not have such key, calculate
a higher order root by writing the radical as an expression with a rational exponent.

EXAMPLES:
Use calculator to evaluate each radical. Round your answer to the nearest hundredths.
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a. √12 b. √30

PROCEDURE:
Writing the Equivalent Exponential Expression of a Radical
1. Write the radicand as the base of the exponential expression.
2. The reciprocal of the index becomes the exponent.

SOLUTION:
Write each radical as an exponential expression and then use a calculator to evaluate it.

The index of the radical is the same

a. as the denominator in the
exponent.
The index of the radical is the same
b. as the denominator in the
exponent.

We can extend the definition of m Power Law for Exponents

=( )m or

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NOTE:
𝑚
When 𝑏 𝑛 is written as a radical, n is in the index of the radical and m is the power to which the radical is
raised.

EXAMPLES:
Evaluate each expression.
2 3 3
a. 273 b. 164 c. −252

SOLUTION:
a. Rewrite. b. Rewrite.
=(3)2 Evaluate the radical. =(2)3 Evaluate the radical.
=9 Evaluate the exponential form. =8 Evaluate the exponential form.
Note: Using 𝑐 we get the equation . Evaluating 163 is tedious without a calculator, so we use
𝑚
𝑛
the other form of the rule, 𝑏 = √𝑏 𝑚. 𝑛

c. = -( )3 Rewrite.
= -(5)3 Evaluate the radical.
=-125 Evaluate the exponential form

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Note: Using −252 , the negative sign is not a part of the base. It tells us to find the opposite of the value
of the exponent term.
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We can also think of −252 as -1∙ 252 .

In the next examples, a calculator is needed to evaluate the given expressions.

EXAMPLES:
Simplify each exponential expression to the nearest hundredths.
3 2
a. 82 b. 163

SOLUTION:
2
a. b. 163≈6.35

The definition involving negative integer exponents can be extended to include negative rational exponents.

DEFINITION:
𝑚
1
If m and n are positive integers with no common factor other than 1, and 𝑏 ≠ 0, then 𝑏 𝑛 = 𝑚 for
𝑏𝑛
1
which 𝑏 𝑛 is defined.

EXAMPLES:
Evaluate each expression.
1 2
a. 36−2 b. 643

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SOLUTION:

2
1
a. Rewrite the exponential form with positive b. 643 = 2 Rewrite the exponential form
64 3
exponent. with positive exponent.
1
Write the rational exponent in radical form. = 3 2 Write the rational exponent
𝟏 ( √64)
= Evaluate the radical. in radical form.
𝟔
1
= Evaluate the radical and
16
simplify the exponential form.

All properties of exponents stated in this chapter hold for rational exponents. Let us review these.

PROPERTIES OF RATIONAL EXPONENTS:

𝑥𝑚 ∙ 𝑥𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚+𝑛 Product Rule for Exponents
(𝑥 𝑚 )𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚𝑛 First Power Rule for Exponents
𝑥 𝑚 𝑥𝑚 Second Power Rule for Exponents
(𝑥𝑦)𝑚 = 𝑥 𝑚 𝑦 𝑚 ; ( ) =
𝑦 𝑦𝑚
𝑥𝑚 Quotient Rule for exponents
= 𝑥 𝑚−𝑛
𝑥𝑛
𝑥0 = 1 Definition of Zero Exponents
1 Definition of Negative Exponents
𝑥 −𝑛 =
𝑥𝑛
1 Definition of Rational Exponents
𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑥 −𝑛

EXAMPLE:
Simplify each expression.
1 1
1 −
26 3 𝑏3
a. (46 )2 b. ( 3) c. 4
5
𝑏3

SOLUTION:
1 1 1 1
6( ) −3 6(− )
a. (46 )2 = (4) 2 First Power Rule for Exponents. b. (26 ) =
2 3
Second Power Rule for Exponents.
1
53 3(− )
= (4)3 Multiply. 5 3

= 64 Evaluate. 2−2
= Simplify.
5−1
5
= Definition of negative Exponents.
22
5
= Simplify.
4
1
1 4
𝑏3
c. 4 = 𝑏 3−3 Quotient Rule for Exponents.
𝑏3

3
= 𝑏 −3 Subtract the exponents.
= 𝑏 −1 Simplify.
1
= Definition of negative exponents.
𝑏

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 You can do this!
Directions: Simplify the following expressions below.
ACTIVITY 1

1
4 2
1. ( ) = _________________
9

1
2. (−125)3 = ____________
1
3. (256)4 = _____________

ACTIVITY 2 Directions: Evaluate the following expressions below.

the second degree term.

3
1. (16)2 = _____________
2
2. (−32)5 = ___________
1
25 3
3. ( ) = ____________
81

ACTIVITY 3 Directions: Read the following items carefully and encircle the letter of your choice.

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1. Which of the following expressions is the exponential form of √(3𝑥)3 ?
3 4 1 5
a. (3𝑥)4 b. (3𝑥)3 c. (3𝑥)4 d. (3𝑥)4
2
2. Which of the following expressions is the radical form of 𝑦 3 ?
3 3 3 2
a. √𝑦 2 b. √𝑦 3 c. √𝑦 4 d. √𝑦 3
5
3. Which of the following expressions is the radical form of 𝑦 6 ?
6 3 5 2
a. √𝑦 5 b. √𝑦 3 c. √𝑦 6 d. √𝑦 3
4
4. What is the simplified answer of 643 ?
a. 256 b. 257 c. 258 d. 259
3
5. What is the simplified answer of (√16) ?
a. 64 b. 16 c. 4 d. 2

NOTE: For further clarification/s about the lesson, you can contact the teacher at 0955-620-9350.

REFERENCES:
Bunag, E. S., Dimapilis-Chiao, M. E., et al, (2021) Advance with Math Worktext in
Mathematics 9, pp. 142-146.

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 Prepared by: Checked by:

APRIL S. PADRE NIKKA ANGEL P. JAZO

Math Teacher Subject Coordinator

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

REYCHELA C. FORTO JERIC T. VALDEZ

Head, JHS Dept. Principal

Noted by:

NELIA Z – ANGULUAN, PhD

Director

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 Advance Montessori Education Center of Isabela, Inc.
Maligaya, Tumauini, Isabela
Email: [email protected]

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN MATHEMATICS 9

SECOND QUARTER (WEEK 5)

Name: __________________________________ Grade and Section: ______________ Date: ____________

I. Directions: Fill in the blanks to make each statement TRUE.

1 1
1. In the expression 𝑏 , we call as a/an ____ exponent.
𝑛 𝑛
3
2. To evaluate 25 , we take the square root of 25 and then ________.
2
1
3. When we write 𝑏 as a radical, n is the ____ of the radical.
𝑛
3
4. When we apply the definition of a negative exponent to (−3)5, the sign of the _____ changes, but the
sign of the _____ does not.
2 9
5. We can use the _____ rule to simplify (𝑥 3 ) .

II. Directions: Write each expressions in radical form.

1
6. 82
2
7. 63
2
8. (7𝑥)7
1
9. 184
1 1
10. 𝑥 2 ∙ 𝑥 2

Prepared by: Checked by:

APRIL S. PADRE NIKKA ANGEL P. JAZO

Math Teacher Subject Coordinator

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

REYCHELA C. FORTO JERIC T. VALDEZ

Head, JHS Dept. Principal

Noted by:

NELIA Z – ANGULUAN, PhD

Director

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