What is the value of the exponential expression below 16^ 1/2

What is an equation of the line that passes through the point (-2,3) and is parallel to the line whose equations is y=3/2x-4? i am stuck between y=3/2x or y=3/2x+6 : (

Aword processing program requires a 7- digit registration code made up of the digits 1,2,4,5,6,7 and 9 each number has to be used and no number can be used mor than once how many codes are possible

A+b= 17, ab=70, find the value of |a-b|