Square Root & Power Calculator
Easily calculate roots and exponents.
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Understanding Roots and Powers
Roots and powers (or exponents) are fundamental concepts in mathematics that describe multiplication and its inverse. An exponent tells you to multiply a number by itself a certain number of times, while a root tells you what number, when multiplied by itself, equals the original number. This calculator handles both operations, making it easy to find everything from a simple square root to a number raised to a complex power.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do you find the square root of a number?
To find the square root of a number, you are looking for a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. For example, the square root of 9 is 3 because 3 x 3 = 9. This calculator can find the square root, cube root, or any other (nth) root.
What is an exponent?
An exponent refers to the number of times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself. For example, in '5 to the power of 2' (written as 5²), the base is 5 and the exponent is 2. The calculation is 5 x 5 = 25.
How do you calculate the nth root?
Calculating the nth root is the inverse operation of raising a number to the nth power. For example, the 4th root of 16 is 2, because 2 to the power of 4 (2x2x2x2) is 16. You can calculate any root using the 'Root' tab on our calculator.
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