How do you find the approximate and rewriting a radical
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How do we approximate a radical ?
To find the approximate value of a radical (square root), you can use the calculator's square root function. Here are the steps to do so:
1. Determine the number you want to take the square root of.
2. Obtain a calculator with a square root function. You can use a physical calculator or a calculator app on your computer or smartphone.
3. Enter the number you want to find the square root of into the calculator.
4. Press the square root (√) button or use the appropriate function in the calculator app.
5. The calculator will display the approximate value of the square root.
For example, if you want to find the approximate value of the square root of 9, you would enter "9" into the calculator and press the square root button. The calculator will display the result, which is 3.
Now, let's discuss rewriting a radical. When we say "rewriting a radical," it usually means simplifying or rationalizing the expression. This is often done to remove radicals from the denominator or simplify more complex expressions. Here are the general steps to rewrite a radical:
1. Start with the given radical expression.
2. Look for perfect square factors within the radicand (the number inside the radical).
3. Express those perfect square factors as separate radicals.
4. Simplify or combine any like terms outside the radical sign.
5. Continue simplifying and combining until you cannot simplify further.
Let's take an example to illustrate the process. Consider the expression sqrt(27).
1. Start with the given expression: sqrt(27).
2. Notice that 27 can be factored into 9 * 3, where 9 is a perfect square.
3. Rewrite sqrt(27) as sqrt(9 * 3).
4. Express the perfect square factor as a separate radical: sqrt(9) * sqrt(3).
5. Simplify the sqrt(9) as 3: 3 * sqrt(3).
6. The expression is simplified and cannot be further simplified.
Therefore, sqrt(27) can be rewritten as 3 * sqrt(3).