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On 2015-06-06 23:03, Steve Burrus wrote:
> I need some help/assistance with using the python "import math" function. Like I am trying to do a = math.sqrt(1000)
>                    a.sqrt
> but it fails. what am I doing wrong? Thanx for anyone's help.
>
In what way does it fail?

If it printed an error message, copy and paste it in its entirety.