Square Root and Cube Root

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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. For example, the square root of 9 is 3, because 3 x 3 = 9.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the cube root of a number?

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

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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Taking the square root is the inverse of what operation?

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What are the possible answers when taking the square root of a positive number?

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The answers are positive and negative. For example, the square root of 16 is 4 and -4.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the square root of 0?

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The square root of 0 is 0, because 0 x 0 = 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the square root of a negative number?

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What is the relationship between squaring and square roots?

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Squaring a number and taking the square root are inverse operations. If you square a number and then take the square root, you return to the original number.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the cube of a number?

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The cube of a number is that number multiplied by itself twice. For example, the cube of 2 is 2 x 2 x 2 = 8.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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How do you express the cube root of a number in mathematical notation?

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the cube root of 64?

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The cube root of 64 is 4, because 4 x 4 x 4 = 64.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2