Chapter 1 Basic Math

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Basic Math

Course: Ged Test Prep
Subject: Mathematics
Chapter: Chapter 1 Basic Math

Squares, Square Roots, Cubes, and Cube Roots

1. Squares

• The square of a number is the result of multiplying the number by itself.

• The square of a number "a" is denoted as "a^2".

• For example, the square of 3 is 3^2 = 3 x 3 = 9.

2. Square Roots

• The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

• The square root is denoted by the radical symbol (√).

• For example, the square root of 25 is √25 = 5, as 5 x 5 = 25.

3. Cubes

• The cube of a number is the result of multiplying the number by itself twice.

• The cube of a number "a" is denoted as "a^3".

• For example, the cube of 2 is 2^3 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8.