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.

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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.