What is square root?
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The question is asking for the definition and understanding of the concept of square root in mathematics.
Answer
A square root is a value that produces the original number when multiplied by itself.
The square root of a number is a value which, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. It's often represented by the radical symbol √.
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The square root of a number is a value which, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. It's often represented by the radical symbol √.
More Information
The principal square root is the nonnegative square root of a nonnegative number. Square roots are typically noted by the radical symbol (√).
Tips
A common mistake is assuming negative numbers have real square roots; they are actually imaginary because a negative number cannot be the product of two equal real factors.
Sources
- Square root - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- What are Square Roots? | Math with Mr. J - YouTube - youtube.com
- Formula, Examples | How to Find/Calculate Square Root? - Cuemath - cuemath.com
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