Use the properties of exponents to explain why $64^{\frac{1}{2}}$ is called the $\sqrt{64}$.

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i know how it is, but i am stuck on how to explain

anonymous · Answer

$x^{\frac{1}{2}}$ = $\sqrt{x}$

anonymous · Answer

see I have this so far

Looking at the rational exponent property, if you have a number (x) with an exponent of a fraction (1/2 for example), you are able to change it to a radical, and with the denominator being 2 and the numerator being 1, x^(1/2) = sqrt(x), and the same goes for 64^(1/2). 

i feel like i need to explain it better

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nnesha · Answer

example can be $$\huge\rm \sqrt[n]{x^m} = x^\frac{ m}{ n }$$

anonymous · Answer

yeah i know

anonymous · Answer

i just have no clue how to explain it right

nnesha · Answer

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