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Algebra: Square Roots of Algebraic Terms

In this worksheet, students simplify the square roots of algebraic terms.

'Algebra: Square Roots of Algebraic Terms' worksheet

Key stage: KS 3

Curriculum topic: Algebra

Curriculum subtopic: Use and Interpret Algebraic Notation

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Worksheet Overview

When we find the square of an algebraic term, we simply multiply it by itself.

Thus the square of 3a⁴ is 3a⁴ x 3a⁴ = 9a⁸

The reverse of squaring is finding the square root.

So √9a⁸ = 3a⁴

(i.e. we find the square root of the number and halve the index)

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