Question

(2) Evaluate
16.
20
…….

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

64

Explanation:

`\displaystyle16^{(3)/(2)} = (4^2)^{(3)/(2)}=4^{2\cdot(3)/(2)}=4^3 =\boxed{64}`

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The applicable rule of exponents is ...

(a^b)^c = a^(bc)

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