Evaluate 36^(1/2)

Problem

36(1/2)

Solution

1. Identify the meaning of the fractional exponent. An exponent of 1/2 is equivalent to taking the square root of the base.

36(1/2)=√(,36)

2. Determine the principal square root of the number. We look for a positive number that, when multiplied by itself, equals 36

6×6=36

3. Simplify the expression to find the final value.

√(,36)=6

Final Answer

36(1/2)=6

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