Square and Cube Roots

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What is a square root?

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A square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. For example, √9 = 3 because 3 x 3 = 9.

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What is a cube root?

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A cube root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself three times, gives the original number. For example, ∛27 = 3 because 3 x 3 x 3 = 27.

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Calculate √144.

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12

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If x³ = 125, what is x?

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5

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Estimate √200. Which two whole numbers is it between?

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14 and 15

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What is the cube root of 8?

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2

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What is the square of 5?

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25

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What is the cube of 3?

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27

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How do you find the square root of a number?

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You can find the square root of a number by determining which number multiplied by itself equals the original number.

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How do you find the cube root of a number?

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You can find the cube root of a number by determining which number multiplied by itself three times equals the original number.