Evaluate 9^(1/2)

Problem

9(1/2)

Solution

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

2. Rewrite the expression using the radical symbol.

√(,9)

3. Evaluate the square root by finding the positive number that, when multiplied by itself, equals 9

3×3=9

Final Answer

9(1/2)=3

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