Simplify 3^1/2 * 3^1/2. Show work

First do 3x3, which is 6.

Then do 1/2 x 1/2. Convert the 1/2's to. 50's

Do. 50 x. 50. Start with 5 x 5, and get 25. Then move decimal 2 places over.

Now that you have 6 and. 25, add them and get 6.25.

.25 as a fraction is, of course, 1/4

Your final answer should be 6 1/4