How do I graph a fourth-root power function on a graphing calculator?

1 Answer
Nov 21, 2015

Use the exponent 1/4.

Explanation:

Recall that root(b)(x^a)=x^(a/b).

That means that root(4)(x)=x^(1/4).

Just remember while graphing to put parentheses around (1/4) if you're using it as an exponent.