Math Problem Statement

Which is a perfect square? Options: 256z^4, 25x, 66, 110.

Solution

Let's analyze the options to determine which expression is a perfect square.

  1. Option 1: 256z4256z^4

    • 256256 is a perfect square because 256=162256 = 16^2.
    • z4z^4 is also a perfect square because z4=(z2)2z^4 = (z^2)^2.
    • Therefore, 256z4256z^4 is a perfect square.
  2. Option 2: 25x25x

    • 2525 is a perfect square because 25=5225 = 5^2, but xx alone is not necessarily a perfect square unless more information about xx is given. Therefore, 25x25x is not guaranteed to be a perfect square.
  3. Option 3: 6666

    • 6666 is not a perfect square because no integer squared gives 66.
  4. Option 4: 110110

    • 110110 is not a perfect square for the same reason as 66; no integer squared gives 110.

Conclusion:

The correct answer is 256z4256z^4, which is a perfect square.

Would you like more details or have any questions about this solution?
Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you determine if a number is a perfect square?
  2. Can a variable expression, like z4z^4, always be considered a perfect square?
  3. Why is 256256 a perfect square but 6666 is not?
  4. How can we generalize the process of finding perfect squares in algebraic expressions?
  5. What role do exponents play in determining whether an expression is a perfect square?

Tip: A number is a perfect square if its prime factors all have even exponents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Perfect Squares
Exponents

Formulas

Square of a number: n^2
Exponent properties

Theorems

Perfect square theorem: A number is a perfect square if all prime factors have even exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10