(√a)^2
How do I solve this?
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by definition (√a)^2 = a
or, using the rules of exponents,
√a = a^(1/2)
so, (√a)^2 = (a^(1/2))^2 = a^(2 * 1/2) = a^1 = a
any square root multiplied by itself is the base number.
sqrt(3)*sqrt(3)=(sqrt(3))^2=3
To simplify (√a)^2, you have to understand that squaring a square root eliminates the square root symbol. Here's how you solve it:
1. Start with (√a)^2.
2. Square the square root, which means multiply it by itself: (√a) x (√a).
3. Multiply the inside terms: (√a)^2 = a.
So, the simplified form of (√a)^2 is simply a.