(16)1/2 - You must raise 16 to the ½ power is equivalent to saying the square root of 16. The square root of 16 is the number, which, when multiplied by itself equals 16. 4 multiplied by 4 equal 16. Therefore, the square root of 16 is plus or minus 4. = √16, = √(4²), = ±4
√100 - The square root of 100 is the number, which, when multiplied by itself equals 100. 10 multiplied by 10 equals 100. Therefore, the square root of 100 is plus or minus 10. = √100, = √(10²), = ±10