How to find the roots of equations in Matlab v7.12

how can I find roots for equation x^3=a

where a is a defined variable = 0.3 (a=0.3) and '^' means 'power'

Please help

thanks MissA

Answer 1

[Muruganandham Subramanian]

try this:

a=0.3;
x=nthroot(a,(-1/3));

for more info,

>>help nthroot

Answer 2

[Walter Roberson]

roots([1 0 0 -a])