The Square Root Function

Question 1

1✔ 104964

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✔ 10

Question 2

The ancient Babylonians developed a method for calculating nonperfect squares by 1700 BCE. Complete the statements to demonstrate how to use this method to find the approximate value of .

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2.5; 77157; 77158

Question 3

Question 77157

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2.222

Question 4

Question 77158

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2.236

Question 5

The Bakhshali Manuscript shows that another method for calculating nonperfect squares was being used in India by 400 CE. Use this method to find the approximate value of .

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The nearest perfect square that is less than 22 is , whose square root is .: 16; The nearest perfect square that is less than 22 is , whose square root is .: 4; Calculate the quantity one-half times the square of divided by the value found in step 2, or 4.75.: 0.06; Subtract the value found in step 3 from the value found in step 2, or 4.75.The approximate value of is .: 4.69

Question 6

2✔ 4516

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✔ 4

Question 7

✔ 0.060.080.120.16

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✔ 0.06

Question 8

4.594.634.67✔ 4.69

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✔ 4.69

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