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ACT Math Intermediate Algebra Drill 1, Problem 1. What is the product of (a – 3)2?
Elementary Algebra: Drill 4, Problem 1. Simplify the expression.
ACT Math Elementary Algebra: Drill 4, Problem 4. Solve the expression using the values given.
Algebra and Functions: Drill 2, Problem 2. If 2.5 pounds of ear wax were purchased, what would be the corresponding cost?
Mathematical Reasoning: Drill Set 2, Problem 2. A positive integer, n, when squared, is always greater than or equal to the doubling of n, except w...
ACT Math: Pre-Algebra Drill 2, Problem 4. Which of the following numbers is largest?
To solve radical equations, you square both sides, FOIL it out if necessary, and simplify. Ta da!
Start within the parentheses, and then work your way out. Do that, and this expression is yours.
Finding square roots is simple. Don't believe us? Watch the video and be amazed. But not that amazed—it's just square roots.