Second Year maths · C.6 · Square roots and cube roots
Solve equations with squares
Take the root of both sides to undo the power.
Loading a question…
You've done today's 10 free questions.
Come back tomorrow for 10 more, or get unlimited practice with a membership.
Want more today? Print 20 more questions free, with the answers.
Already a member? Sign in.
See worked examples
Solve a² = 169. Write the positive solution.
Answer: 13
Solve n² = 9. Write the positive solution.
Answer: 3
Solve y² = 4. Write the positive solution.
Answer: 2
Tip: Take the root of both sides to undo the power.
Print a worksheet of this skill New questions and an answer key, free.
Up next
- Next in this topic Solve equations with squares: both solutions Second Year
Print a free worksheet with answers (20 questions).
Practise without limits
Members practise as much as they like, every day, and get the printable packs and lessons too.