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Please help me with this Question, EXPLAIN and answer.

p.s I know that the answer is 0.99 but I still need the explanation. :)

Please help me with this Question, EXPLAIN and answer. p.s I know that the answer-example-1

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AnswerStep-by-step explanation:

.99 is right, you already know.

So first,

8 Down arrow 2

means sqrt8

The 8 goes inside the sqrt and the 2 goes outside (its called an index) but we like never write that 2. Its just a normal square root. If you are using a calculator (I think practically, you must use a calculator) you can find sqrt8. Then

take

sqrt8 UpArrow 6

means (sqrt8)^6

this is 8^3 or on the calculator 512.

Next,

512 SideArrow 500

means 500/512

this is .9765625

Lastly,

.9765625 DownArrow 4

means

4throot(.9765625)

Your calculator might have a 4throot button, but you can use 1/4 power instead because all roots can be written like fraction powers.

When .9765625 is in your calculator screen you can just use the ^ button or x^y button to raise it to the 1/4 power. (Use .25 for 1/4 or use parenthesis on the (1/4) )

(.9765625)^.25

~= 0.99

see image.

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