Questions and Answers
What is the square root?
What is the principal square root?
The positive square root of a product
What is a radicand?
The number or expression under the square root expression
What is a perfect square?
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Study Notes
Square Root Concepts
- Square Root: Represents a value that, when multiplied by itself, yields a specified number or product.
- Principal Square Root: Identifies the non-negative square root of a number, emphasizing that it is the positive factor derived from the square root operation.
Key Terms
- Radicand: Refers to the specific number or mathematical expression located beneath the square root sign, which is the subject of the square root calculation.
- Perfect Square: Defines a numerical value that can be expressed as the square of an integer, illustrating a direct relationship between integers and their squared values.
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Test your knowledge of key terms related to square roots and perfect squares in Algebra 1. These flashcards cover essential definitions, including principal square root and radicand, helping you strengthen your understanding of these concepts.
