To simplify \( 16^{\frac{1}{2}} \):

\[
16^{\frac{1}{2}} = \sqrt{16}
\]

The square root of 16 is 4, so:

\[
16^{\frac{1}{2}} = 4
\]

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. What is \( 25^{\frac{1}{2}} \)?
2. How do you simplify \( 81^{\frac{1}{2}} \)?
3. What is \( 16^{\frac{1}{4}} \)?
4. How do you express \( 64^{\frac{1}{2}} \) in simplest form?
5. What is the cube root of 27, expressed as \( 27^{\frac{1}{3}} \)?

**Tip:** The exponent \( \frac{1}{n} \) corresponds to taking the nth root of a number. For example, \( x^{\frac{1}{3}} \) is the cube root of \( x \).

Learn how to simplify 16 to the 1/2 power, resulting in the square root of 16, which equals 4. This problem covers key mathematical concepts like exponents and square roots, making it suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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