Square Roots Flashcards
1
Q
How do you estimate the Square Root of a number?
A
By looking at the nearest square numbers and looking at their roots and finding the number in between
2
Q
What is a Square Number?
A
A number that when divided by a certain whole number equals that same whole number.
3
Q
How do you simplify Square Root Expressions?
A
You split the number constantly until you get a perfect square in the front
(ie: sqrt-200; -sqrt1002; -sqrt100sqrt2; -10sqrt2)
4
Q
What is a Denominator?
A
The bottom half of a fraction.
5
Q
How do you rationalize a Denominator?
A
You simplify the fraction if possible, and then you multiply the Denominator to the top and the bottom and simplify a final time.
