Evaluating Square Roots and Cube Roots

This video tutorial covers pre-algebra concepts focusing on evaluating square and cube roots. It begins with an introduction to square roots, explaining their relation to area, and cube roots, explaining their relation to volume. The tutorial includes example problems to demonstrate how to find square and cube roots of rational numbers, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts for solving geometry-related problems. The video also provides tips on memorizing square and cube roots for efficient problem-solving.

What is the area of a square with a side length of 2?

• 4

• 8

• 2

• 1

If the area of a square is 16, what is the length of one side?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 16

What is the cube root of 27?

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 4

If 2 cubed equals 8, what is 3 cubed?

• 9

• 27

• 36

• 18

What are the dimensions of each square piece of wood needed to build a 216 cubic inch birdhouse?

• 7 inches

• 6 inches

• 5 inches

• 4 inches

What is the length of each edge of a cube with a volume of 64 cubic feet?

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

• 5 feet

What is the square root of 100?

• 8

• 11

• 10

• 9

What is the cube root of 8?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

What are the dimensions of a poster paper with an area of 144 square inches?

• 13 inches by 13 inches

• 10 inches by 10 inches

• 12 inches by 12 inches

• 11 inches by 11 inches

What are the minimum dimensions of a tablecloth needed to cover a square table with an area of 9 square feet?

• 4 feet by 4 feet

• 3 feet by 3 feet

• 5 feet by 5 feet

• 2 feet by 2 feet