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.

Examples of Square Root

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More about Square Root

• Square Root Function: ,  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.

Solved Example on Square Root

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 = .

Step 2:                          [Since 14 × 14 = 196.]          

Related Terms for Square Root

• Nonnegative Number

                                

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