Select the simplification that accurately explains the following statement.
Answer
D
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.