Perfect squares and square roots Flashcards
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perfect sqare
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a number made by multiplying two equal integers
2
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radical symbol
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the mathematical symbol used find the square root of a number
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Squares
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In Lesson 3, you found that a number with an exponent of 2 can be called a “square” number. For example, is read “three squared.” means two 3s have been multiplied together .3x3 Square So, to square a number, just multiply it by itself.Squares From The product of a squared integer is called a perfect square.
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Square Root
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A square root is the number that is multiplied by itself to equal a perfect square. Taking a square root is the reverse of “squaring” a number.