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square roots

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the content provides an in-depth exploration of square roots, their notation, and their application in solving equations, particularly in the context of the gmat exam.
  • square roots offer a method to discuss solutions for equations where the square of a variable does not equal a perfect square, a common scenario in mathematics.
  • the radical sign indicates the positive root only, but when solving equations that result in a squared variable, both positive and negative roots must be considered.
  • understanding the properties of square roots, including their behavior with positive and negative numbers, and their relationship with exponential growth, is crucial.
  • the content emphasizes the importance of recognizing and simplifying square roots of perfect squares and provides guidance on approximating square roots of non-perfect squares.
  • key approximations for square roots and the principle that square roots preserve the order of inequality are highlighted as essential for solving gmat problems.
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understanding square roots
01:52
positive and negative roots
11:40
square roots and exponential growth
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