How Do You Manually Calculate Sixth and Eighth Roots?

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This discussion focuses on manually calculating sixth and eighth roots, specifically using the expressions (2)^(1/6) and (20)^(1/8). The Nth root algorithm, as detailed on Wikipedia, is highlighted as a reliable method for achieving accurate results without a calculator. Participants emphasize the algorithm's effectiveness in determining roots to any desired level of precision.

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i find it puzzling how to solve this,,. (2)^1/6 or (20)^1/8 without a calculator
 
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