Question

In your own words explain the difference between the following two expressions:
(-1)^2/4 and (-1)^1/2

Answer 1

\((-1)^\frac{2}{4}\)
\((-1)^\frac{1}{2}\)
this is what do u mean ?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

:)
so whats ur opinian ?
any diffrence ?

Answer 4

I don't think so.

Answer 5

2/2=1 and
4/2=2 which equals -1^1/2

Answer 6

\((-1)^\frac{2}{4}=\sqrt[4]{(-1)^2}\)
\((-1)^\frac{1}{2}=\sqrt[2]{(-1)}\)
nw can u see the diffrence ?

Answer 7

Yes, but how would I explain the difference??

Answer 8

simply
first one =1
secondone = i=sqrt -1
so just say in ur words wat u got