SOLUTION: Given that x^½ = 10^-1.6741, without using calculators, find the value of x.

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Question 1145125: Given that x^½ = 10^-1.6741, without using calculators, find the value of x.
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = 10%5E%282%2A%28-1.6741%29%29 = 10%5E%28-3.3482%29.


I multiplied -1.6741 by 2 mentally, without using a calculator (which I NEVER use).