Why do we use "square root signs," I see no use of them, since exponents to me are more intuitive, so what is the actual reason we use square root signs?

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solomonzelman · Answer

Good question :)

primeralph · Answer

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solomonzelman · Answer

maybe becuase$$\sqrt[4]{x^7}$$looks better than$$x^{4/7}$$

anonymous · Answer

Haha maybe for some people, but for me it's more confusing :d

When I see exponents it's just boom, boom, boom, and I'm done. But the radical signs actually cause me to stop for a sec and think about it.

aravindg · Answer

Mathematicians have their own methods of showing different functions. Better said they like bringing in new symbols for various processes |x|,{x},sqrt{x} are examples. If you prefer using x^{1/2} in your problems, no one can stop you. But majority of the population feels comfortable with that square root symbol so yeah depends ;)