Exact Values: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
Year 9
13 questions
~26 mins
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A worksheet designed to deepen understanding of exact values of square roots, including procedural mastery, reasoning, and real-world applications.

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Exact Values: Challenge & Extension

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Grade Year 9
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the exact value of √25.
[1 mark]
2.
Simplify √48 in its simplest radical form.
[2 marks]
3.
Evaluate √81 and express it as an integer.
[1 mark]
4.
Express √50 as a simplified radical.
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions. Show detailed working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
If √x = 7, find the value of x and explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]
2.
Prove that √18 + √8 = 3√2 + 2√2 and simplify the expression.
[3 marks]
3.
A square has an area of 50 cm². Find the length of its side in radical form, explaining each step.
[3 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Answer all questions. Show your working clearly.
1.
An engineer designs a square garden with an area of 200 m². Find the length of each side in simplest radical form.
[3 marks]
2.
A ladder leans against a wall, forming a right triangle with the ground. If the ladder's length is √80 meters, what is the height it reaches on the wall?
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these challenging questions. Show detailed solutions.
1.
Solve for x: √(x + 3) = √x + 1. Explain your reasoning and verify the solution.
[4 marks]
2.
Express √200 + √50 in simplest radical form and compare their values.
[3 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Answer all questions. For the error analysis, identify and correct the mistake.
1.
Calculate √36 + √64.
[1 mark]
2.
A student incorrectly calculates √50 as 7.1. Identify and explain the mistake, then provide the correct answer.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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