Evaluate the Expression Without a Calculator $$9 ^ { 0.5 }$$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression without a calculator. Hint: Change decimals to fractions. $$9 ^ { 0.5 }$$

• A) 9
• B) 4
• C) 0
• D) 3
• E) 10

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