What is 4 to the power of 1/2?

In mathematics, a method for expressing powers and roots together is known as a fractional exponent.

Answer: 4 to the power of 1/2 is 2.

Let's see the solution step by step.

Explanation:

Given: 4 to the power of 1/2 or 4^(1/2)

First, rewrite 4 as 2²

4^(1/2) = 2^2(1/2)

Now, we will apply the rules of exponents, (a^m)ⁿ = a^mn.

Thus, we cancel the common factor of 2

2¹ = 2

Thus, 4 to the power of 1/2 is 2.