Math Problem Statement
Select ALL the expressions that are true.
Answer choices:
√(n2) = n
-n + n = 0
-n/-n = 1
5n = n/5
n cubed = n2
(-n)2 = n2
-n3 = n3
√(n)(0) = 0
Solution
Let's analyze each expression one by one:
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√(n²) = n
This expression is false.
The square root of is , the absolute value of . So, , not , because could be negative, but is always positive. -
-n + n = 0
This expression is true.
For any number , adding its opposite results in 0. . -
-n / -n = 1
This expression is true.
Dividing a number by itself (provided ) gives 1, and the negatives cancel out. -
5n = n / 5
This expression is false.
is 5 times , while is divided by 5. They are not equal. -
n cubed = n²
This expression is false.
and are not equal. is , while is . -
(-n)² = n²
This expression is true.
Squaring results in , since . -
-n³ = n³
This expression is false.
The cube of a negative number is negative, so . -
√(n)(0) = 0
This expression is true.
Any number multiplied by 0 is 0, so .
Summary of True Expressions:
- -n + n = 0
- -n / -n = 1
- (-n)² = n²
- √(n)(0) = 0
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are five related questions to explore further:
- What happens if you take the square root of a negative number?
- How does squaring a negative number differ from cubing it?
- What is the difference between multiplying and dividing variables?
- Can you simplify expressions involving absolute values?
- What properties do even and odd exponents have?
Tip: When working with square roots, always consider the absolute value for non-negative results.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Square Roots
Exponentiation
Basic Arithmetic Operations
Formulas
√(n²) = |n|
-n + n = 0
-n / -n = 1
(-n)² = n²
Theorems
Properties of Exponents
Properties of Square Roots
Basic Arithmetic Properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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