IM 3 Chapter 4 Flashcard

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What is the cube root of 8?

Back

The cube root of 8 is 2.

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Simplify the expression: 36^(1/2)

Back

The simplified expression is 6.

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What is the fifth root of -32?

Back

The fifth root of -32 is -2.

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Identify the equation represented by the graph that shifts down by 2 units: y = √x - 2

Back

The equation is y = √x - 2.

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What is the definition of a square root?

Back

A square root of a number x is a number y such that y^2 = x.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the value of 2^3?

Back

The value of 2^3 is 8.

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What is the definition of an exponent?

Back

An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.

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What is the square root of 36?

Back

The square root of 36 is 6.

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What is the definition of a radical?

Back

A radical is a symbol that represents the root of a number.