nth-root ( n x -- y ) (original) (raw)

nth-root ( n x -- y )
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Vocabulary
math.functions

Inputs

n	an integer
x	a number

Outputs

y	a number

Word description
Calculates the nth root of a number, such that y^n=x.

Definition

USING: kernel math ;

IN: math.functions

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