Question

what is 4 with exponent -1/2

Answer 1

\[4^{(-1/2)}\]

Answer 2

the negative in the exponent means that the expression can be in this form too: \[1/(4^{1/2})\]

Answer 3

1/8

Answer 4

so, you need to calculate 4^1/2 which the square root of 4

Answer 5

1/2

Answer 6

my bad

Answer 7

sorry but what is the ^ mean?

Answer 8

that is represents an exponential expression...so 4^(1/2).... is \[4^{1/2}\]

Answer 9

which is related to multiplication and division

Answer 10

the "^" is used when typing because it's usually difficult to do a superscript

Answer 11

thx the carrot info makes sense. Unfortunately the exponent answer does not :(

Answer 12

ok, what about it?

Answer 13

4^-1/2 = ?

Answer 14

\[4^{-1/2}=1/4^{1/2}=1/\sqrt{4}=\pm1/2\]

Answer 15

wow.

Answer 16

um..........4 1/2..........???????

Answer 17

nova, a fractional exponent means you're taking a root. an exponent of 1/2 means a square root. an exponent of 1/3 means a cubed root.

Answer 18

sammy, 4 to the 1/2 power is same as square root of 4.

Answer 19

oh............remember i'm only 10

Answer 20

sweet! welcome aboard!

Answer 21

The "^" symbol they used is shorthand for "exponents"

Answer 22

thx

Answer 23

i am a fan of Nauq

Answer 24

Thanks Sammy.

Answer 25

your welcome. lets group chat