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How do you do a square root in Windows Calculator when in scientific mode?
Is it just me, or is it impossible to do a square root in Windows calculator when you got it in scientific mode?
Is it just me, or is it impossible to do a square root in Windows calculator when you got it in scientific mode?
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5 months ago
Click on 2nd (top left corner).
6 months ago
I am trying to work out the 5th Root on my windows calculator is there a way to do this?
9 months ago
Go to "Standard on top left, type your number and press 2vX (can be found under "C")
10 months ago
In Windows 10 Calculator first choose Scientific (topleft of the window), type in the number you want to square, then click the "2nd" button (topleft) and then the "2Vx" button below it.
11 months ago
Square Root = Shift+2 in Standard and Scientific modes
If you want to square something, press Q. To cube it, press Q again!
4 years ago
For Windows 10 the function is available, it looks somewhat like a tick rather than a square root symbol. As for other versions of windows, refer to Terry and Dennis' advice.
4 years ago
To apply square Root use '@' Shift+2
11 years ago
You can click x^y then 0.5 and you'll get the square root.
11 years ago
You have to switch between standard and scientific. Help tells you how to take the number back and forth.