Question

Simplify 3^1/2 * 3^1/2. Show work

Answer 1

First do 3x3, which is 6.
Then do 1/2 x 1/2. Convert the 1/2's to .50's
Do .50 x .50. Start with 5 x 5, and get 25. Then move decimal 2 places over.
Now that you have 6 and .25, add them and get 6.25.
.25 as a fraction is, of course, 1/4
Your final answer should be 6 1/4