SOLUTION: How do you calculate the value of x to the power n when n is not a whole number? I recall that logarithems are involved buy not the equation.

Question 624675: How do you calculate the value of x to the power n when n is not a whole number?
I recall that logarithems are involved buy not the equation.
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you calculate the value of x to the power n when n is not a whole number?
I recall that logarithims are involved buy not the equation.
You can use the power key (inverted V) on any scientific calculator. You don't need logs.
Punch in the number, the power key, then the fraction or decimal equivalent.

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