Question

Explain, in complete sentences, how a higher order root is different from a square root. Give two examples.

Answer 1

3*3 = 9
sqrt{9} = 3

3*3*3 = 9*3 = 27
cubert{27} = 3

If a number is squared, you can take the square root of a square to get back to the original number. Square root is the inverse of square.

If a number is cubed, you can take the cube root of a cube to get back to the original number. Cube root is the inverse of a cube.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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