A perfect square is an integer, or whole number, that is the square of another integer. That is, it is a whole number whose square root is also a whole number. The proper operation for reducing a perfect square to its base integer is the square root operation. This operation uses a mathematical notation known as a "radical." Due to the use of variables in algebra, the exact integer value of a perfect square may be unknown, however, the variable quantity can be determined.
Instructions
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Place the perfect square under a radical symbol.
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Remove the radical symbol and the squared exponent from the perfect square mathematically.
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Check your work. Square the variable quantity to check its value. If the squared value is the same as the starting variable base value, the operation was carried out successfully.