Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321969359
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-935-4

Chapter 7 - Section 7.2 - Rational Exponents - 7.2 Exercises - Page 448: 1

Answer

C. $\sqrt 3$

Work Step by Step

As shown on page 445, we know that $a^{\frac{m}{n}}=\sqrt[n] a^{m}=(\sqrt[n] a)^{m}$. Therefore, $3^{\frac{1}{2}}=\sqrt[2] (3^{1})=\sqrt 3$.
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