Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012
Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780547647159
Author: HOLT MCDOUGAL
Publisher: HOLT MCDOUGAL
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Chapter SR10, Problem 12P
Solution

To write the phrase “The square root of a number” as an algebraic expression.

  x

Given:

The phrase “The square root of a number”.

Concept Used:

  • The term more indicates the addition operation.
  • The term less/reduced is used for subtraction.
  • The term times indicates the product.
  • The term quotient represents the division.

Calculation:

Let the number be x .

In order to write the algebraic expression for the given phrase, note that the number x is inside the square root. So, the algebraic expression for the given phrase is given by x .

Thus, the algebraic expression for the given phrase is x .

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