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RCMultiple Choice

Modeling with Quadratic Equations — Cumulative exam

Question 22 • CA-Common Core Math II A-CR

The area of a square can be represented by the expression x10. Which monomial represents a side of the square?

Answer
x
x2
x
x5
x
x20
x
x100

Explanation

The area of a square is side × side, so its side length is the square root of its area. The square root of x¹⁰ is x⁵, since x⁵ × x⁵ = x¹⁰. Therefore, the side is represented by x⁵, choice B.

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