The Square Root Function

Question 1

Which mathematical terms originated from the Arabic mathematician, al-Khwarizmi? Check all that apply.algebradecimalfractionperfect squareremainderroot

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Question 2

According to Egyptian artifacts, how early was the concept of the square root known?

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A: 1850 BCE

Question 3

The concepts of perfect and nonperfect squares appeared in many ancient texts. Complete the sentences to identify the perfect and nonperfect squares.

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C: ✔ 36

Question 4

1✔ 104964

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B: ✔ 10

Question 5

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 6

Question 6

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2.222

Question 7

Question 7

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2.236

Question 8

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 9

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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C: ✔ 16

Question 10

2✔ 4516

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B: ✔ 4

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