Odd and Even Square Roots

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Definition of square root

Back

A number that produces a specified quantity when multiplied by itself

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Symbol for square root

Back

\sqrt{}

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Square root of 9

Back

3

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Square root of 16

Back

4

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Odd root example

Back

\sqrt[3]{27} = 3

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Even root example

Back

\sqrt{64} = 8

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Odd vs Even roots

Back

Odd roots can be negative; even roots cannot

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Property: \sqrt{a \cdot b}

Back

\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b}

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Property: \sqrt{\frac{a}{b}}

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\frac{\sqrt{a}}{\sqrt{b}}

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Solving \sqrt{x} = 5

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x = 25