ATA Solving Equations Using Square Roots Quick Check 3.4

Front

What is the square root of 900?

Back

n = ±30

Front

What operation do you perform to solve the equation 37 = n²?

Back

Square root both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation v² - 15 = -90?

Back

Add 15 to both sides.

Front

Solve the equation \( \frac{m^2}{-4} = -16 \)

Back

m = ±8

Front

What is the first inverse operation used to solve the equation 4x² - 31 = 33?

Back

Add 31 to both sides.

Front

What does it mean to square a number?

Back

To multiply the number by itself.

Front

What is the definition of a square root?

Back

A number that produces a specified quantity when multiplied by itself.

Front

If n² = 16, what are the possible values of n?

Back

n = ±4

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the result of squaring the number 5?

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