SOLUTION: how can i calculate 2^.4 and (1/2)^.4 without using calculator in short time??

Question 985494: how can i calculate 2^.4 and (1/2)^.4 without using calculator in short time??
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You should precede decimals by zero to prevent misinterpretation.
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There is no easy way from here to do this quickly.
The same with:

No quick way. You estimate, multiply out, average, multiply out, etc.
It is a slow process.

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