Question

Select the simplification that accurately explains the following statement.

Answer 1

Answer

D

Explanation

9⁽¹/²⁾² =  (9⁽¹/²⁾)²

        = 9¹/² × 9¹/²           (Since the base are the same, we can add the power.)

         = 9⁽¹/² ⁺¹/²⁾

         = 9 ¹

           = 9

The correct simplification is D.