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: Posted on 18:05, 24 August 2014 (EST)
Benargee: Alternatively use "x^0.5" or "x^(1/2)".
_sq = 9^0.5; // result is 3 _sq = 9^(1/2); // result is 3
You can use this method to get any root. Cubed root = x^(1/3) or x^0.333[repeating]. Root 4 = x^(1/4) or x^0.25.

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+|x1= <sqf>private _squareRoot = sqrt 9;  // returns 3</sqf>
+|seealso= [[Math Commands]] [[a_%5E_b|a ^ b]]
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+<dd class="notedate">Posted on 18:05, 24 August 2014 (EST)</dd>
+<dt class="note">[[User:Benargee|Benargee]]</dt>
+<dd class="note">
+Alternatively use "x^0.5" or "x^(1/2)".
+<sqf>_sq = 9^0.5;	// result is 3
+_sq = 9^(1/2);	// result is 3</sqf>
+You can use this method to get any root.
+Cubed root = x^(1/3) or x^0.333[repeating].
+Root 4 = x^(1/4) or x^0.25.
+</dd>
+</dl>