Evaluate 49^(1/2)

Problem

49(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.

49(1/2)=√(,49)

2. Determine the square root of the number. Find a positive number that, when multiplied by itself, equals 49

7×7=49

3. Simplify the expression to find the final value.

√(,49)=7

Final Answer

49(1/2)=7

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