IN MATH: 1. n. with reference to roots or radical numbers with even indices, the positive root.

IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above.

APPLICATION: See list 280.

Find the square roots of:

1. 25

2. 36

Find the cube roots of:

3. -8

4. 8

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