What is the simplified value of the exponential expression 16 raised to the 1 fourth power ?
Answer
A
4
B
1 fourth
C
2
D
1 half
Explanation
A power of 1/4 means taking the fourth root, so 16^(1/4) = the fourth root of 16. Since 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16, the value is 2. The correct choice is C, 2.
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