How to calculate cube root of any number

On a simple calculator

Write the number on your calculator

Press the square root button 12 times

Subtract 1

Divide by n where n is the nth root. For example if you are finding the cube root of a number, n will be 3.

Add 1

Press "multiply button and then equal to button" 12 times

I.e. multiply equal to multiply equal to..... \

And you get your cube root!

Also remember that when you press  multiply and the equal to sign together on  the simple calculator , you are effectively trying to get the square root of square numbers i.e for numbers such as (1)∧2, (1)∧4, (1)∧8you will be getting results for.

But when you just use the multiple sign once and then continuously use the equal too sign multiple only , then effectively you are getting (1)∧2, (1)∧3, (1)∧4,(1)∧5, (1)∧6, (1)∧7.

On a financial calculator (BA II PLUS CALCULATORS)

Start by Clearing all Recent Calculator Entries

Before doing anything, hit the following buttons to make sure your calculator is clear:

“2nd” and then “CLR Work”.  The 2nd button is at the top left of your calculator and the CLR Work button is located at the bottom left of your calculator.

Two Methods for Simple Squaring Questions

When you need to calculate 10², you have two options.

Option 1

Input “10” then hit the “x²” button.  the x² button is at the top center of the calculator.

Option 2

Hit “10” then hit the “yˆx” button, followed by “2” and the “equal” sign.  The “yˆx” button is near the top and right part of your calculator.

Both scenarios should give you 100.

Calculating Larger Exponent Values

For problems like calculating 10³, you only have one option.

Input “10”, go to the “yˆx” button, input “3” and finally hit the “equal” sign.

You should have a value of 1,000.

Calculating the Cube Root on BA II Plus

Cube roots can be a little bit trickier to do correctly.  Make sure you hit clear work before you start a new formula.  There are also a few options for how you can calculate these values on your calculator.  We’ll start with 1,000 to make it easy.

Option 1

Input “1,000”.

Use the “yˆx” button.

Input “3”.

Hit “1/x” (located on the top right side).

Hit “equal”.

Option 2

Start with “1,000”.

Use the “yˆx” button.

Hit the “(” button (located at the left center of the calculator).

Input “1”, “÷”, “3”.

Use the “)” button to close the brackets.

Finally hit the “equal” sign.

Either option will give you 10.  You are better off using option 1 because there are slightly less steps involved, so less room for making errors.