Evaluate 25^(1/2)

Problem

25(1/2)

Solution

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

25(1/2)=√(,25)

2. Determine the principal square root of 25 which is the positive number that, when multiplied by itself, equals 25

5×5=25

3. Simplify the expression to find the final numerical value.

√(,25)=5

Final Answer

25(1/2)=5

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