Square Root Symbol

The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

• The square root symbol is this: \sqrt{}
• It’s called a radical sign.

Example: \sqrt{25} = 5; \ \text{because} \ 5 \times 5 = 25

Learn More About

• Square Roots
• Square Roots using long division
• Square root of complex number
• Practice Questions