Math Problem Statement
Determine whether or not the following sentence is a logical statement.
"1024 is the smallest 4-digit number that is a perfect square."
Solution
Yes, the sentence "1024 is the smallest 4-digit number that is a perfect square." is a logical statement.
This sentence makes a definitive claim about a mathematical property, specifically that 1024 is the smallest 4-digit number that is also a perfect square.
To analyze whether this claim is true:
- A 4-digit number is any number between 1000 and 9999.
- 1024 is indeed a 4-digit number.
- To check if it is a perfect square, we find its square root:
So, 1024 is a perfect square (32² = 1024).
Next, we check if it is the smallest 4-digit perfect square:
- The smallest 4-digit number is 1000.
- The square root of 1000 is approximately 31.62, which is not an integer, so 1000 is not a perfect square.
- The square root of the next integer 32 (which is 1024) is indeed a perfect square.
Hence, the statement is both logical and true.
Would you like more details on this, or do you have any other questions?
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- What is a perfect square, and how is it defined?
- How can we find if a number is a perfect square?
- What are the properties of perfect squares?
- Can there be negative perfect squares?
- How can we determine if a statement is logical?
Tip: When analyzing mathematical statements, it's important to break down each component and verify it step by step.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Perfect Squares
Formulas
Square root calculation: \(\sqrt{n}\)
Perfect square identification
Theorems
Properties of perfect squares
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8