Understanding Square Roots

What is the square root of 4?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 2

Which of the following is the principal square root of 9?

• 3

• -9

• 9

• -3

When adding square roots, can you simply add the numbers under the roots?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Only if they are different

• Only if they are the same

What is the result of multiplying the square root of 4 by itself?

• 16

• 2

• 4

• 8

How can the square root of 8 be simplified?

• 2√2

• 3√2

• 8

• 4

What is the approximate value of the square root of 8?

• 3.0

• 3.2

• 2.8

• 2.5

Which property allows you to separate the square root of a product into individual square roots?

• Multiplication property

• Division property

• Subtraction property

• Addition property

What is the principal square root of 16?

• -4

• 4

• 8

• -8

Why is it important to simplify square roots in algebra?

• To make calculations easier

• To avoid errors

• To follow mathematical conventions

• All of the above

What is another name for the square root symbol?

• Exponent

• Fraction

• Coefficient

• Radical