How do you get a cube, fourth, fifth root in latex?

In summary, to type a cube root in LaTeX, use the command \sqrt[3]{x}. To get a fourth root, use the command \sqrt[4]{x}, and to write a fifth root, use the command \sqrt[5]{x}. You can also get higher roots by changing the number inside the square brackets, such as \sqrt[6]{x} for the sixth root. There is also a shortcut for typing roots in LaTeX using \sqrt{x} for square roots and \sqrt[n]{x} for nth roots.
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[SOLVED] latex question

How do you get a cube, fourth, fifth root in latex? I mean how do you get a little 3 to appear in the upper left next to the square root sign?
 
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[tex]\sqrt[3]{x}[/tex]
 
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BTW, what is the best online reference for latex?
 
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ehrenfest said:
BTW, what is the best online reference for latex?

I don't know of the "best"... it really depends on what you are looking for.

This looks pretty good:
http://www.tug.org.in/tutorials.html
 

1. How do you type a cube root in LaTeX?

To type a cube root in LaTeX, use the command \sqrt[3]{x} where x is the number or expression inside the cube root.

2. How do you get a fourth root in LaTeX?

To get a fourth root in LaTeX, use the command \sqrt[4]{x} where x is the number or expression inside the fourth root.

3. How do you write a fifth root in LaTeX?

To write a fifth root in LaTeX, use the command \sqrt[5]{x} where x is the number or expression inside the fifth root.

4. Can you use LaTeX to get higher roots?

Yes, you can use LaTeX to get higher roots by changing the number inside the square brackets. For example, \sqrt[6]{x} will give you the sixth root of x.

5. Is there a shortcut for typing roots in LaTeX?

Yes, there is a shortcut for typing roots in LaTeX. You can use the command \sqrt{x} to get a square root, and \sqrt[n]{x} to get the nth root, where n is the number inside the square brackets.

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