Question

Simplify. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

The answer is 3 because 1/3 of 3 is 1 and 1/3 of 9 is 3 and 3 times 1 is 3

Answer: 3

Answer 2

$3^{\frac{1}{3}} \times 9^{\frac{1}{3}} =$

$= 3^{\frac{1}{3}} \times (3^2)^{\frac{1}{3}}$

$= 3^{\frac{1}{3}} \times 3^{\frac{2}{3}}$

$= 3^{\frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{3}}$

$= 3^1$

$= 3$

Answer: C. 3