Squares, Square Roots, and Cubes (Grade 10 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards

Multiplying a number by itself

$n^2$

$ext{side}^2$ or side × side

Value that when squared gives the original number

$sqrt{}$

Inverse operations - they undo each other

Multiply it by itself twice (three factors total)

$n^3$

Area (2D), Volume (3D)

$7$ (because $7 \times 7 = 49$)