square root
Finds the base
A square root of a number is another number that, when multiplied by itself, produces the original: the square root of 9 is 3, because 3 × 3 = 9.
Every positive number has two square roots—one positive, one negative—though square root usually refers to the positive one.
The square root symbol is √.
Symbol denoting root extraction
- vinculumHorizontal line grouping symbols
- surdUnutterable in ratios
- exponentSuperscript showing power
- powerEnergy transfer rate
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Root-indicating symbol
- radicandNumber under root symbol
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- simplifyMake less complex
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Involving squared terms
- equationMathematical equality assertion
- polynomialExpression with variable terms
- variableProne to fluctuation
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
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Slanting line or path
- areaExtent of surface
- Pythagorean theoremRelates right triangle sides
- hypotenuseLongest right-triangle side
- right triangleThree-sided, one perpendicular corner
radical sign
Symbol denoting root extraction
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radical
Root-indicating symbol
- radicandNumber under root symbol
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
- principalChief school administrator
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quadratic
Involving squared terms
- equationMathematical equality assertion
- polynomialExpression with variable terms
- variableProne to fluctuation
coefficient · exponent · solve · solution · factor · expression · function · domain · range · inverse
diagonal
Slanting line or path
- areaExtent of surface
- Pythagorean theoremRelates right triangle sides
- hypotenuseLongest right-triangle side
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Making perpendicular or equal
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