Intermediate Algebra

The document provides information about radicals, exponents, and equations for an exam. It defines square roots, even roots, cube roots, and odd roots. It explains that the square root of a negative number does not exist in the real number system. Radical expressions are defined in terms of their index, radical sign, and radicand. Rational and irrational radical expressions are also discussed. The document also defines exponential expressions and their bases and exponents. Rules are provided for negative exponents, quotient rule, and rational exponents.