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OpenStudy (anonymous):

210^-3/4 it says use a calculator to approximate the number to three decimals??????

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

uhmm so why didnt you use a calculator?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont have one here at work

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

let me introduce you to http://wolframalpha.com

OpenStudy (anonymous):

awesome thank you so much....

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

just type there 210^(-3/4)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

note: the website is very delicate and choosy...you have to be VERY specific and meticulous

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it gave me .33075

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

wait is it \[\frac{210^{-3}}{4}?\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[210 with the power of -3/4\]

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

how did you get 0.33075 then..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i entered in what you showed me 210^(-3/4)

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=210%5E%28-3%2F4%29

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

i think you input it wrong

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok ill try it again

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

go for it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how about 0.0181274

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

right.but you need to express it in 3 decimal places according to the insructions

OpenStudy (anonymous):

.018

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i give you a medal??????

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

uhmm press "Best Response" button?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Done, thank you very much for your help....

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

you're very welcome ^_^

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