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Cristian Mir Tienda
Asked: 2015-03-21 03:17:39 +0800 CST

How is a cubic root done in gnome-calculator?

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I don't know which buttons I have to click or what key combination to type to calculate a cube root.

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2 Answers

  1. The n-th root is calculated when you put a subscript number before the square root sign.

    ₃√27

    To enter subscript numbers with the keyboard hold down Alt while entering the number.

    E.g.

    1. Go to Advanced mode
    2. Press Alt while typing 3
    3. Press √

    and so on

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  2. Open Calculator and goto Help>Contents (or simply press F1), You will find help for Powers and Roots:-

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    Where you will find information that:

    n-th roots can be calculated by putting a subscript number before the root sign.
    ₃√2

    The superscripting and subscripting numbers can be put by holing Ctrl and Alt respectively!.

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