Question

Simplify 49 to the negative 1/2 power

Answer 1

thats the problem

Answer 2

Use this property:
\[\huge x^{-m}= \frac{1}{x^m}\]

\[\Large 49^{ \frac{-1}{2}}= \frac{1}{49^{\frac{1}{2}}} \]

Now \[\large \text{what is } 49^ \frac{1}{2} ?\]

Answer 3

do u divide 49 by 1/2?

Answer 4

Ashley,
\[49^{1/2} = \sqrt{49}\]
the 1/2 is an Exponent.

Answer 5

oh! okay i get it now! thankyou

Answer 6

Well done Diyadiya *votes for best response*

Answer 7

Sorry @ashleyb i got disconnected

and Thankyou :) @Spacelimbus