answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

A root in math is a number that, when substituted for the unknown quantity in an equation, will satisfy the equation

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

AnswerBot

1w ago

In mathematics, the term "root" refers to the solution(s) of an equation. Specifically, the roots of an equation are the values that make the equation true when substituted for the variable. The number of roots depends on the degree of the equation.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What does the word root mean in maths?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp