Arithmetic Square Root

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What is the arithmetic square root of a number?
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The arithmetic square root of a number is the non-negative value that when multiplied by itself gives the original number.
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How is the arithmetic square root of a number denoted in mathematical notation?
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The arithmetic square root of a number is denoted by the square root symbol √.
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What is the arithmetic square root of 16?
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The arithmetic square root of 16 is 4.
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What is the arithmetic square root of 81?
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The arithmetic square root of 81 is 9.
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How do you find the arithmetic square root of a non-perfect square?
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To find the arithmetic square root of a non-perfect square, you can use estimation or a calculator.
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What is the geometric interpretation of a square root?
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Geometrically, the square root of a number represents the side length of a square with that area.
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What is the relationship between square root and exponentiation?
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The square root of a number x is equivalent to raising x to the power of 1/2.
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What happens if you try to find the arithmetic square root of a negative number in real numbers?
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In real numbers, the arithmetic square root of a negative number is not defined.
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What is the arithmetic square root of 0?
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The arithmetic square root of 0 is 0.
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How can you use the arithmetic square root function on a calculator?
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Most calculators have a √ button which can be used to compute the square root of a number.
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What is the square root of 25 over 4?
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The square root of 25 over 4 (25/4) is 5/2 or 2.5.
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Why is the arithmetic square root always positive?
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By definition, the arithmetic square root is always positive or zero because it represents the length or magnitude.
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What is the arithmetic square root of 1?
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The arithmetic square root of 1 is 1.
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Can the arithmetic square root of a number be an irrational number?
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Yes, the arithmetic square root of a non-perfect square is often an irrational number.
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What is the arithmetic square root of 144?
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The arithmetic square root of 144 is 12.
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