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Perform calculations involving powers and roots. This includes recalling the squares and their corresponding roots for numbers 1 to 15, as well as the cubes and their corresponding roots for the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10. For example, find the square root of 169, write down the value of 52, and work out the cube root of 8, along with other powers and roots of numbers.

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Perform calculations involving powers and roots. This includes recalling the squares and their corresponding roots for numbers 1 to 15, as well as the cubes and their corresponding roots for the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10. For example, find the square root of 169, write down the value of 52, and work out the cube root of 8, along with other powers and roots of numbers

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  • You need to be able to perform calculations involving powers and roots. This includes recalling the squares and their corresponding roots for numbers 1 to 15, as well as the cubes and their corresponding roots for the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10. For example, find the square root of 169, write down the value of 52, and work out the cube root of 8, along with other powers and roots of numbers.
  • The key ideas to know are Calculate, Write down, and Work out.
  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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CalculateWrite downWork out

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