Question

Evaluate (2^1/2) ^ 8

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

${2 {}^{ \frac{1}{2} } }^{8} = ({ {2}^{ \frac{1}{2} } }^{4} ) {}^{2} = (2 {}^{2} ) {}^{2} = {2}^{4} = 16$