7.1: Roots & Radical Expressions

Question 1

the number under the radical sign

Answer 1

radicand

Question 2

Gives the degree of the root

Answer 2

index

Question 3

when a number has two real roots, the positive root is the ____________

Answer 3

principal root

Question 4

for any real numbers a and b, and any positive integer n, if an = b, then a is an nth root of b

Answer 4

nth root