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Understanding Irrational Numbers
Ever wondered about numbers that go on forever without repeating? Those are irrational numbers! Unlike rational numbers (which can be written as fractions), irrational numbers can't be expressed as the ratio of two integers.
When you square a number (multiply it by itself), you get a perfect square. For example, 9 is a perfect square because 3² = 9. Similarly, a perfect cube happens when you multiply a number by itself three times, like 8 = 2³.
The square root of a number is what you multiply by itself to get that number. If you need to find √25, ask yourself "what number multiplied by itself equals 25?" Since 5 × 5 = 25, √25 = 5.
💡 Memorizing common perfect squares can save you tons of time! The perfect squares from 1-15 include: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100, 121, 144, 169, 196, and 225.
Working with Radicals
The radical symbol (√) has two important parts: the index tells you which root to find (default is 2 for square root), and the radicand is the number under the radical sign. For example, in ³√27, the index is 3 (cube root) and the radicand is 27.
When there's a negative sign in front of a radical, it affects the final answer, not what's happening inside the radical. For instance, -√121 means "find the square root of 121, then make it negative." Since √121 = 11, we get -√121 = -11.
Square roots of perfect squares give whole numbers. So √144 = 12 because 12² = 144. For cube roots like ³√64, we ask "what number cubed equals 64?" Since 4³ = 64, ³√64 = 4.
💡 When plotting roots on a number line, first solve the radical. For example, ³√64 = 4, so you'd place it at position 4 on the number line.
Perfect Cubes and Estimating Radicals
Perfect cubes are created when you multiply a number by itself three times. For example, 27 is a perfect cube because 3³ = 27. Knowing common perfect cubes helps you quickly identify cube roots.
Not all numbers under a radical sign work out perfectly. When a number isn't a perfect cube, its cube root is irrational. For example, ³√21 is irrational because 21 isn't a perfect cube. To estimate it, find the perfect cubes on either side of 21 (8 and 27), which means ³√21 is between 2 and 3, but closer to 3.
When comparing different types of numbers, convert to decimals or estimate. For example, to compare 1.45̄ (which is 1.45454545...) with √6 (≈ 2.449...), we can see that √6 is larger, so 1.45̄ < √6.
💡 To estimate roots of non-perfect numbers, find the two perfect squares/cubes the number falls between. For example, to estimate -³√115, note that 115 is between 5³ (125) and 4³ (64), but closer to 5³, so -³√115 ≈ -5.
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Master Radical Vocabulary and Perfect Cubes Easily
Majo Valenzuela Romero
@majovalrom
Irrational numbers are fascinating mathematical creatures that can't be written as simple fractions. In this lesson, you'll learn about square roots, cube roots, and how to work with numbers that don't fit neatly into rational categories.
Understanding Irrational Numbers
Ever wondered about numbers that go on forever without repeating? Those are irrational numbers! Unlike rational numbers (which can be written as fractions), irrational numbers can't be expressed as the ratio of two integers.
When you square a number (multiply it by itself), you get a perfect square. For example, 9 is a perfect square because 3² = 9. Similarly, a perfect cube happens when you multiply a number by itself three times, like 8 = 2³.
The square root of a number is what you multiply by itself to get that number. If you need to find √25, ask yourself "what number multiplied by itself equals 25?" Since 5 × 5 = 25, √25 = 5.
💡 Memorizing common perfect squares can save you tons of time! The perfect squares from 1-15 include: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100, 121, 144, 169, 196, and 225.
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Working with Radicals
The radical symbol (√) has two important parts: the index tells you which root to find (default is 2 for square root), and the radicand is the number under the radical sign. For example, in ³√27, the index is 3 (cube root) and the radicand is 27.
When there's a negative sign in front of a radical, it affects the final answer, not what's happening inside the radical. For instance, -√121 means "find the square root of 121, then make it negative." Since √121 = 11, we get -√121 = -11.
Square roots of perfect squares give whole numbers. So √144 = 12 because 12² = 144. For cube roots like ³√64, we ask "what number cubed equals 64?" Since 4³ = 64, ³√64 = 4.
💡 When plotting roots on a number line, first solve the radical. For example, ³√64 = 4, so you'd place it at position 4 on the number line.
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Perfect Cubes and Estimating Radicals
Perfect cubes are created when you multiply a number by itself three times. For example, 27 is a perfect cube because 3³ = 27. Knowing common perfect cubes helps you quickly identify cube roots.
Not all numbers under a radical sign work out perfectly. When a number isn't a perfect cube, its cube root is irrational. For example, ³√21 is irrational because 21 isn't a perfect cube. To estimate it, find the perfect cubes on either side of 21 (8 and 27), which means ³√21 is between 2 and 3, but closer to 3.
When comparing different types of numbers, convert to decimals or estimate. For example, to compare 1.45̄ (which is 1.45454545...) with √6 (≈ 2.449...), we can see that √6 is larger, so 1.45̄ < √6.
💡 To estimate roots of non-perfect numbers, find the two perfect squares/cubes the number falls between. For example, to estimate -³√115, note that 115 is between 5³ (125) and 4³ (64), but closer to 5³, so -³√115 ≈ -5.
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