The two different ways to solve the expression; 72^2/4 yields; 8.49
Method 1:
First we evaluate the power as follows;
- 2/4 = 1/2
- Therefore, we have; 72^1/2
The square root of 72 is therefore; 8.49.
Method 2;
- We must first find the square of 72 and then the fourth root of the resulting number as follows;
The answer still remains; 8.49
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