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The SQRT function calculates the square root of a number. It returns a positive value that, when squared, equals the original number. This function is useful for geometric calculations, speed or acceleration measurements, and other mathematical operations involving squares and roots.

Calculating Powers

The POWER function raises a number to a specified exponent. This is useful for calculations involving progressions, scaling, compound interest, and any operations requiring exponentiation.

Task: Understanding SQRT and POWER Functions

You have the following formulas in your spreadsheet:

AFormulaExpected Result
25=SQRT(A1)?
2=POWER(A2, 3)?
-8=POWER(A3, 1/3)?
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Which of the following answer choices correctly fills in the expected results for each formula?

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The SQRT function calculates the square root of a number. It returns a positive value that, when squared, equals the original number. This function is useful for geometric calculations, speed or acceleration measurements, and other mathematical operations involving squares and roots.

Calculating Powers

The POWER function raises a number to a specified exponent. This is useful for calculations involving progressions, scaling, compound interest, and any operations requiring exponentiation.

Task: Understanding SQRT and POWER Functions

You have the following formulas in your spreadsheet:

AFormulaExpected Result
25=SQRT(A1)?
2=POWER(A2, 3)?
-8=POWER(A3, 1/3)?
question mark

Which of the following answer choices correctly fills in the expected results for each formula?

Select the correct answer

Everything was clear?

How can we improve it?

Thanks for your feedback!

SectionΒ 6. ChapterΒ 6
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