• definitions and examples of perfect squares and square roots
• If you enter a number, the calculator gives the positive and negative square roots. (
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Page 155 Learn about prime factorization and to use a prime factorization tool
• definitions and examples of prime numbers and prime factorization
• To use prime factorization tool, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the link. After you enter your number, make sure you click Go. (
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Page 185 Information about the golden ratio and the golden rectangle
• explanation of the golden ratio, including steps to calculate it and where it might be found in architecture (
www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/golden-ratio.html
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• description of different types of satellites
• provides links to specific details about each Canadian satellite at the bottom of the page (
www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/default.asp
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• scroll down for information on Fibonacci spirals and where examples are found in nature (
www.mcs.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibnat.html
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