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:

  1. √(n²) = n
    This expression is false.
    The square root of n2n^2 is n|n|, the absolute value of nn. So, n2=n\sqrt{n^2} = |n|, not nn, because nn could be negative, but n|n| is always positive.

  2. -n + n = 0
    This expression is true.
    For any number nn, adding its opposite results in 0. n+n=0-n + n = 0.

  3. -n / -n = 1
    This expression is true.
    Dividing a number by itself (provided n0n \neq 0) gives 1, and the negatives cancel out.

  4. 5n = n / 5
    This expression is false.
    5n5n is 5 times nn, while n/5n / 5 is nn divided by 5. They are not equal.

  5. n cubed = n²
    This expression is false.
    n3n^3 and n2n^2 are not equal. n3n^3 is n×n×nn \times n \times n, while n2n^2 is n×nn \times n.

  6. (-n)² = n²
    This expression is true.
    Squaring n-n results in n2n^2, since (n)×(n)=n2(-n) \times (-n) = n^2.

  7. -n³ = n³
    This expression is false.
    The cube of a negative number is negative, so n3n3-n^3 \neq n^3.

  8. √(n)(0) = 0
    This expression is true.
    Any number multiplied by 0 is 0, so n×0=0\sqrt{n} \times 0 = 0.

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:

  1. What happens if you take the square root of a negative number?
  2. How does squaring a negative number differ from cubing it?
  3. What is the difference between multiplying and dividing variables?
  4. Can you simplify expressions involving absolute values?
  5. 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