Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.2 - Rational Exponents - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 423: 2

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

$9^{-\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{1}{(9)^{\frac{1}{2}}}=\frac{1}{\sqrt 9}=\frac{1}{3}$ $\frac{1}{3}$ is a fraction, so it is not a whole number We know that $\sqrt 9=3$, because $3^{2}=9$
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