SOLUTION: what does 4^-1/2 equal?

Algebra ->  Exponential-and-logarithmic-functions -> SOLUTION: what does 4^-1/2 equal?      Log On


   

Question 287683: what does 4^-1/2 equal?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
negative exponents mean reciprocal
1/2 exponent means square root
so we have 1/4^1/2
1/sqrt(4)
1/2