SOLUTION: I saw a similar problem posted but am not sure of the solution to this one. Can someone help? 16^3/2 I got the answer as 6, because 16 = 4^4 and 4 times 3/2 = 12/2 =6 am I right?

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: I saw a similar problem posted but am not sure of the solution to this one. Can someone help? 16^3/2 I got the answer as 6, because 16 = 4^4 and 4 times 3/2 = 12/2 =6 am I right?      Log On


   

Question 41654: I saw a similar problem posted but am not sure of the solution to this one. Can someone help?
16^3/2
I got the answer as 6, because 16 = 4^4 and 4 times 3/2 = 12/2 =6 am I right? If not can someone please explain? Thanks.
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16%5E%283%2F2%29
sqrt%2816%5E3%29
sqrt%2816%2A16%2A16%29
16%2Asqrt%2816%29
16%284%29 or 16%28-4%29
64 or -64
Check:
16%5E%283%2F2%29+=+-64
16+=+-64%5E%282%2F3%29
16+=+3sqrt%28-64%5E2%29 Both Are True