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Square Root

Definition Of Square Root

The square root of a number is a nonnegative number which when multiplied by itself equals the given number..

More About Square Root

Square Root Function:Square Root , x ≥ 0 is a square root function.
The following are some properties of square root functions. These properties are true for all positive real numbers a and b Square Root

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Example of Square Root

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Solved Example on Square Root

Ques: Find the square root of 196.

Choices:

A. 7 
B. 28 
C. 42 
D. 14 
Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Step 1: Square root of 196 =  example of   Square Root
Step 2:  example of   Square Root [Since 14 × 14 = 196.]

Quick Summary

  • The square root of a number 'x' is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives 'x'.
  • Square root is the inverse operation of squaring a number.
  • The symbol for square root is √.
\[ \sqrt{x} \]

🍎 Teacher Insights

Use visual aids like square tiles to demonstrate the concept of square roots. Emphasize the relationship between squaring and taking the square root.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Basic Arithmetic
  • Multiplication
  • Understanding of Squares

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: What is the square root of 196?

Q2: What is the square root of 9?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the square root of a negative number?
A: The square root of a negative number is not a real number; it is an imaginary number.

Q: Is the square root of a number always an integer?
A: No, the square root of a number can be an integer, a rational number, or an irrational number.

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