Perfect Squares and Square Roots

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What is a perfect square?

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A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the product of an integer multiplied by itself.

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

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What is the square of 5?

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25

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What is the square root of 25?

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5

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Is 36 a perfect square?

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Yes, 36 is a perfect square because it is 6 x 6.

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What is the square of 8?

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64

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What is the square root of 64?

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8

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What is 12²?

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144

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What is the square root of 144?

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12

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If a number is a perfect square, what can you say about its square root?

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The square root of a perfect square is always a whole number.