How do you simplify # ( 3 ) ^(1/4)#?

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Tony B
Jun 1, 2016

# root(4)(3)#

Explanation:

3 is a prime number so it can not be a product of whole numbers other then #1xx3#. Thus #3^(1/4)->root(4)(3)# becomes imprecise if you reduce it to a decimal value through some process.

Consequently, if you wish to maintain precision you can only write it in forms that 'boil down to' #3^(1/4)" or " root(4)(3)#

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