Evaluate 3^(1/2)

Problem

3(1/2)

Solution

1. Identify the exponent notation. The expression 3(1/2) represents the principal square root of the base 3

2. Rewrite the expression using the radical symbol √(,x)

3. Determine if the value can be simplified further. Since 3 is a prime number and not a perfect square, the exact value is expressed as √(,3)

Final Answer

3(1/2)=√(,3)

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