which expression is equivalent to the expression 1/2 to the 2nd power......1) 3x1/2.....2) 1/2 +1/2 +1/2......3) 1/2 x 1/2 x1/2......4) 3+1/2 help

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which expression is equivalent to the expression 1/2 to the 2nd power......1) 3x1/2.....2) 1/2 +1/2 +1/2......3) 1/2 x 1/2 x1/2......4) 3+1/2                                    help

campbell_st · Answer

so you need to know the 2nd power means squared... 

squaring a number means to multiply the number by its self.. 

hope it helps

anonymous · Answer

1/2 to the second power, or squared, is 1/4

campbell_st · Answer

but looking at your answer choices are you sure its not 

$$(\frac{1}{2})^3$$

the power is 3 or cubed