Question

Select the simplification that accurately explains the following statement.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation

9⁽¹/²⁾² = (9⁽¹/²⁾)²

= 9¹/² × 9¹/² (Since the base are the same, we can add the power.)

= 9⁽¹/² ⁺¹/²⁾

= 9 ¹

= 9

The correct simplification is D.