How do I simplify a exponent on the outside of the square root?

ex: exponent 2 on outside of sqrt 16

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Tess Holmes

29 September, 08:59

How do I simplify a exponent on the outside of the square root?

ex: exponent 2 on outside of sqrt 16

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Missy · Answer 1

Well first you would start with the 16. What times what gives you 16? And then you would go to the 2. Since there isn't anything that the 2 can be multiplied by, it will just drop down.

How do I simplify a exponent on the outside of the square root?ex: exponent 2 on outside of sqrt 16

How do I simplify a exponent on the outside of the square root?

ex: exponent 2 on outside of sqrt 16