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Lesson 4: Mixed and Entire Radicals

Math 10C Module 2 Lesson 4

Module 2: Roots and Powers



 

Lesson Assessment

Complete the lesson quiz posted under the Assess tab or by using the Quizzes link under the Activities block. Also,  ensure your work in your binder (course folder) is complete.

 
Project Connection ** NOT ASSIGNED**

 

There is no project component in this lesson. You will continue working on your project in the final two lessons of this module.

 

Going Beyond

 

Before the advent of calculators, the evaluation of square roots was performed using paper-and-pencil methods.

 

Step 1: Start an Internet search and use the keywords “Newton’s method square root” or “Babylonian method” to discover the steps for finding square roots without a calculator.

 

Step 2: Choose one of these methods and write down the steps.

 

Step 3: Apply the method to the following questions:

  1. Evaluate
  2. Evaluate