What are the properties of rational exponents and how are they used tk solve problems

A rational exponent is an exponent that is a fraction. For example, √4 can be written as 412 4 1 2 . Can't imagine raising a number to a rational exponent? They may be hard to get used to, but rational exponents can actually help simplify some problems.

step-by-step explanation:

given that there are two triangles j'k'l' and jkl>

the former is got by dilating the second one.

when drawn on a grid, (graph paper) coordinates of vertices of first triangle is

(6,12)j, (9,6)k and (12,9)l

side jk has length = distance between j and k

=

side j'k'=distance between j' and k'

=

ie j'k'l' has sides 1/3 of that of corresponding sides of jkl.

hence scale factor of 1/3 is used to get j'k'l'from jkl