Evaluate 144^(1/2)

Problem

144(1/2)

Solution

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

144(1/2)=√(,144)

2. Determine the square root of the number. Find a positive number that, when multiplied by itself, equals 144

12×12=144

3. Simplify the expression based on the perfect square.

√(,144)=12

Final Answer

144(1/2)=12

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