square root symbol

[tamiatha]

what symbol on my keyboard do i use to indicate square root symbol when i am asking a question that requires this-i must give my answer in simplified radical form

 

[Aladdin]

I write for square root ...sqrt

 

[stapel]

what symbol on my keyboard do i use to indicate square root symbol...

To review how to format math as text, please review one or both of the formatting articles whose links you noted when you read the "Read Before Posting" thread.

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 4993]

If you are using Windows keyboard <ALT>251 will show ? . The 251 should be typed in in the "Number pad" with numlock on.

 

[Loren]

On a Mac go to the character palette and click on the symbol.

 

[pka]

[tex]\sqrt{2x^3}[/tex]

gives \(\displaystyle \sqrt{2x^3}\)