Understanding Square Roots and Cube Roots

What is the result of squaring the number 3?

• 12

• 6

• 15

• 9

How many times do you multiply a number by itself to find its cube?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the square root of 4?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

Which number is a perfect cube?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

What type of number is the square root of 26?

• Integer

• Irrational number

• Rational number

• Whole number

Between which two whole numbers does the square root of 26 lie?

• 6 and 7

• 7 and 8

• 5 and 6

• 4 and 5

What is the result of multiplying negative 2 by itself?

• -4

• 4

• 0

• 2

Can a cube root be negative?

• Yes, if the original number is negative

• No, never

• No, if the original number is positive

• Yes, always

What is the cube root of 64?

• 5

• 2

• 4

• 3

What is the square root of 49?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 7