Understanding Square Roots

What is the term used for the number under the radical sign in a square root?

• Radical

• Radicand

• Exponent

• Base

If the square root of 4 is 2, what does this imply about the number 2?

• 2 is a prime number

• 2 is half of 4

• 2 squared equals 4

• 2 is a factor of 4

What is the approximate value of the square root of 3?

• 1.41

• 1.73

• 2.00

• 3.00

Why might a calculator not give an exact value for the square root of a non-perfect square?

• Calculators cannot compute square roots

• Calculators only provide estimations for non-perfect squares

• Calculators do not have the function for square roots

• Calculators round all numbers to the nearest whole number

What does the squiggly equal sign (~) indicate when used in mathematical calculations?

• Inequality

• Exact equality

• Approximate equality

• Greater than