Question

Is 10 a perfect square? Explain.

Answer 1

Is there an INTEGER (a whole number) that you can multiply BY ITSELF to get 10?

example 2 x 2 = 4

Answer 2

So 4 is a perfect square.

Answer 3

no b/c there is nothing you can multiply by itself to get 10

Answer 4

in some places, a 10 could be percieved as perfect but not a perfect square..... :)