How are exponents related to taking the root of a number

both require powers

Step-by-step explanation:

Exponents refer to the power of numbers eg 3^5. Roots refer to two numbers which are the same which when multiplied result in a number. eg 3^2=9. or the square root of 9 is 3. Exponents and roots are related because they both require powers (ie ... The same number multiplying itself for a number of times.

I am sorry if you get this wrong

Answer: The root of a number is the number that can be multiplied a certain amount of times to get us that number under the radical symbol. So roots get us to the root of a number.