In this lesson, you will learn to calculate square roots and cube roots.
Before you get started, complete the warm-up to review essential skills for success.
Squares and Cubes
A number that is “squared” has an exponent of ___________________________.
A number that is “cubed” has an exponent of ____________________________.
1) Label each term below as either a square or a cube. An example has been completed for you.
Value
Square or Cube
square
Prime Factorization
Create a factor tree and determine the prime factorization for each of the following values. The prime factorization of each integer can be recorded with or without exponents.
Example: Prime Factorization of 116 can be recorded as
2) 56
3) 114
4) 180
5) 135
Click on the studentsolution button below to compare your work to the solutions shown.
Working with Exponents Simplify each expression.
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Compare your solutions to those listed below.
1) Label each term below as either a square or a cube. An example has been completed for you.
Value
Square or Cube
square
cube
square
square
cube
cube
Prime Factorization
Create a factor tree and determine the prime factorization for each of the values below.