The video tutorial covers the basics of exponents and roots. It begins by explaining exponents, where a base number is multiplied by itself a certain number of times, such as 3 squared equals 9. The tutorial then transitions to roots, describing them as the inverse operation of exponents. For example, the square root of 9 is 3, as 3 multiplied by itself gives 9. The cube root of 27 is also discussed, emphasizing that it is the number which, when multiplied by itself three times, results in 27.

Describe the inverse operation of squaring a number.

What number multiplied by itself gives us 9?