Chapter 9, Problem 606RE

In the following exercises, simplify.

606. $\sqrt{64}$

To determine

To simplify the given expression.

Answer to Problem 606RE

  $8$.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The termis $\sqrt{64}$.

Calculation:

We have been given termas $\sqrt{64}$.

  $\begin{array}{l}\sqrt{64}\\ ={\left(64\right)}^{\frac{1}{2}}\\ ={\left(8^2\right)}^{\frac{1}{2}}{\text{ {Since 8}}^2=64\}\\ =8\end{array}$

Hence, the simplified value is $8$.