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Simplify. (a) $16^{\frac{1}{4}}$ (b) $16^{\frac{1}{2}}$ (c) $625^{\frac{1}{4}}$
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This is equivalent to the fourth root of 16. We are looking for a number that, when multiplied by itself four times, gives us 16. The number 2 fits this criteria because $2*2*2*2 = 16$. So, $16^{\frac{1}{4}} = 2$. Show more…
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