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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 83

Evaluate each expression without using a calculator. 361/2

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Recognize that the expression \(36^{\frac{1}{2}}\) represents the square root of 36 because an exponent of \(\frac{1}{2}\) is equivalent to taking the square root.
Rewrite the expression using the square root notation: \(\sqrt{36}\).
Recall that the square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.
Identify the number which, when squared, equals 36. Since \(6 \times 6 = 36\), the square root of 36 is 6.
Therefore, \(36^{\frac{1}{2}} = \sqrt{36} = 6\).

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