SOLUTION: why is 16^(3/4)=8 and not =12.

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Question 79702: why is 16^(3/4)=8 and not =12.
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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16^3/4=4th root of 16^3 or 4throot4096 & (8*8*8*8)=4096 so the 4th root4096=8