Question

simplify the following expression...

Answer 1

\[(25/9)^{1/2}\]

Answer 2

it's suposed to be 25 over 9 and 1 over 2

Answer 3

So it's written in the form you gave correct?

Answer 4

that's the same as which is the same thing as \[\sqrt{25}/\sqrt{9}\]

Answer 5

1/2 exponent means a square root. So square root of 25 over square root of 9

Answer 6

yes it is written in that form, i just didn't know if there was a way to have it clearly over the other number.

Answer 7

so 5/3

Answer 8

okk so that's the answer they are looking for? I thought it could be something like that, but wasn't sure how the 1/2 came into play

Answer 9

Like everyone said, the power of 1/2 is the same as a square root. So yes. :)

Answer 10

okk. Thanks everyone :)