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Math Definitions - Letter R
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Radical
Definition of Radical
A radical is an expression that includes a root of some description, such as a square root, a cube root or a fourth root etc.
The symbol for a radical is \(\sqrt{\;}\).
For example, some radicals are:
- \(\sqrt{x+3}\)
- \(\sqrt[3]{x^2 + 6}\)
- \(\sqrt[5]{3x + 4}\)
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter R
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 5th Feb 2018
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