How to Take the Fourth Root of a Decimal, Fourth Root(0.00001)

The video tutorial explains the concept of roots, focusing on the 4th root. It discusses the importance of understanding place value in multiplication and division. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on calculating the 4th root using a calculator and demonstrates the guess and check method for verification. The video emphasizes the significance of place value in mathematical operations and offers practical examples to illustrate these concepts.

What is the 4th root of 1?

• 1

• 0

• 4

• 2

When you multiply 10 by itself, what is the result?

• 10

• 20

• 100

• 1000

What happens to the decimal point when you divide a number by 10 repeatedly?

• It moves to the right

• It moves to the left

• It stays the same

• It disappears

Which tool can help you find the 4th root of a number more easily?

• A protractor

• A graphing calculator

• A compass

• A ruler

What method can you use if you don't have a calculator to find the 4th root?

• Guess and check

• Trial and error

• Estimation

• Approximation