
Calculator Activity
POWERS AND ROOTS
OBJECTIVE: To perform basic operations with powers and roots.
1. Calculate 323
STEP 1: Enter 32 by pressing
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STEP 2: Cube it by pressing
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STEP 3: Calculate the answer by pressing
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2. Calculate (5
3)6 .
STEP 1: Enter 5
3 by pressing 

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STEP 2: Raise the expression to the 6th power by pressing
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STEP 3: Calculate the answer by pressing
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3. Calculate 3 | 51 |
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STEP 1: Enter 3 |
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STEP 2: Enter 51 by pressing 
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STEP 3: Calculate the answer by pressing
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4. Evaluate 
24
STEP 1: Enter 
24 by pressing 

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STEP 2: Calculate the answer by pressing
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