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What are the 2 main types of roots?
The two main roots in math are square roots and cubed roots. The square root is what number squared is your original number. For example the square root of 25 is 5 because 5 x 5 is 25. For cubed roots it is what numbered cubed is your original number.
What square roots applies to 25?
The square roots of 25 are 5 and -5
What is the square root of a positive?
The square root of a positive number results in a positive number. For example, the square root of 25 is 5. * * * * * Not true! There are two real square roots for every positive number: one positive and one negative. -5 is as much a square root of 25 as +5 is. However, the positive root is the principal root and so is often presented as the only root.
What is a square root of 25?
'5' Remember 5 X 5 = 25 or 5^2 = 25 So the square root becomes 5 = sqrt(25) or 5 = 25^(1/2) or 25^(0.5)
Is -5 a square root of 25?
Yes. -5 and +5 are both square roots of 25.
