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

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To display cube, fourth, and fifth roots in LaTeX, use the syntax \sqrt[n]{x}, where n is the desired root. For example, \sqrt[3]{x} produces the cube root of x. The discussion also highlights that the best online reference for LaTeX varies based on user needs, with a recommended resource being the tutorial available at http://www.tug.org.in/tutorials.html.

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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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\sqrt[3]{x}
 
BTW, what is the best online reference for latex?
 
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
 

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