The only thing that a square root symbol does is that it symbolises an operation (taking the square root) of whatever is under the sign.
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The symbol for a a square root sign is: √
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I cant use the square root symbol so lets use the word "root" to represent square root. The answer would be 4root2
The square root SYMBOL is √ Occasionally it may have a superscript 2 to prevent any confusion with other types of roots.... ²√ Although not a Symbol, the square root can also be identified by using an index or power of ½. So, √9 = 3, ²√9 = 3 91/2 = 3............are three ways of showing that the square root of 9 is 3.