Arithmetic & Number Theory
nth Root
The nth root of x.
Formula
Formula
y = n√x = x1n
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x | radicand | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| n | root degree | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| y | root | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenx = 27, n = 3
Result3
Example 2
Givenx = 256, n = 4
Result4