How to solve higher index roots?

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I have the equation

$$r = \sqrt[8]{16}.$$

Very briefly, how do I simplify this and what is the process?

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$$\sqrt[8]{16} = 16^\frac{1}{8} = 2^{4 \cdot \frac{1}{8}} = 2^\frac{1}{2} = \sqrt 2$$