SOLUTION: If x4 = y, then x is the fourth root of y. explain how to estimate the fourth root of 30. find the fourth root of 30 to the nearest whole number.

Question 899729: If x4 = y, then x is the fourth root of y. explain how to estimate the fourth root of 30. find the fourth root of 30 to the nearest whole number.
Answer by fcabanski(1391) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the closest numbers that when raised to the 4th power are under 30 and over 30.

2 raised to the 4th power is 16 and 3 raised to the 4th power is 81.

30 is closer to 16, so the fourth root of 30 to the nearest whole number is 2.

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