I'm having a hard time with this lesson, because the rules for rational exponents are so different than the rules for integer exponents. 
(Write a response to your classmate's comment. State whether you agree or disagree with the comment and why. )  
1a. Choose one of the rules for rational exponents.  Explain it to your classmate using complete sentences.   
2b. Create a problem and use it to show your classmate how your strategy works. Use complete sentences in your explanation.