It means it is a different kind of root, such as a cubic root, which has a three above the square root symbol ('radical sign').
If y is the square root of x, it means that y2 = x. So the square root of 4 is 2, and 22 is 4.
If y is the cube root of x, it means that y3 = x. So the cube root of 8 is 2, and 23 = 8.
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The radical symbol ( √ ) followed by a line above what's in the radical, designates positive square root.
Original Answer: There are a variety of ways. LEt's look at how you would say Square Root of 25. SQRT(25) 25^0.5 25 Improved Answer: The square root symbol did not come through around the 25 in the above answer. Go to Google and enter Square Root Symbol in the search.
The number or symbol placed to the right of and above another number, symbol, or expression is called an exponent. Exponents are used in mathematics to indicate the number of times a base number is multiplied by itself. They are a fundamental concept in algebra and are used to simplify and manipulate mathematical expressions efficiently.
The radical symbol for square root, without the vinculum above the radicand, was introduced in 1525. The first author to use it was Christoff Rudolff.
Press 2ND and then the square root sign (above x2). Then type the number you want to find the square root of. Press ENTER to see the answer.