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Root Calculator

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  • Square root √x8.485281374239
  • Simplified radical6√2
  • Square root √x8.485281374239
  • Cube root ∛x4.160167646104
  • Perfect powerNo
Also works as:square root calculatorcube root calculatorsimplify radicalsperfect square

How to use

  1. 1Enter the number.
  2. 2Enter the root degree (2 for square root, 3 for cube root).
  3. 3Read the result and simplified radical.

FAQ

How do I simplify √72?

72 = 36 × 2, so √72 = 6√2. The calculator simplifies using prime factorization.

Can I take the root of a negative number?

Odd roots work (∛−8 = −2). Even roots of negatives are imaginary, not real.