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<p>If a number is multiplied by the same number, the result is a square. The inverse of the square is a square root. The square root is used in various fields such as vehicle design and finance. Here, we will discuss the square root of 5/8.</p>
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<p>If a number is multiplied by the same number, the result is a square. The inverse of the square is a square root. The square root is used in various fields such as vehicle design and finance. Here, we will discuss the square root of 5/8.</p>
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<h2>What is the Square Root of 5/8?</h2>
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<h2>What is the Square Root of 5/8?</h2>
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<p>The<a>square</a>root is the inverse<a>of</a>the square of the<a>number</a>. 5/8 is not a<a>perfect square</a>. The square root of 5/8 is expressed in both radical and exponential forms. In the radical form, it is expressed as √(5/8), whereas (5/8)^(1/2) in the<a>exponential form</a>. √(5/8) is approximately 0.7906, which is an<a>irrational number</a>because it cannot be expressed in the form of p/q, where p and q are<a>integers</a>and q ≠ 0.</p>
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<p>The<a>square</a>root is the inverse<a>of</a>the square of the<a>number</a>. 5/8 is not a<a>perfect square</a>. The square root of 5/8 is expressed in both radical and exponential forms. In the radical form, it is expressed as √(5/8), whereas (5/8)^(1/2) in the<a>exponential form</a>. √(5/8) is approximately 0.7906, which is an<a>irrational number</a>because it cannot be expressed in the form of p/q, where p and q are<a>integers</a>and q ≠ 0.</p>
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<h2>Finding the Square Root of 5/8</h2>
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<h2>Finding the Square Root of 5/8</h2>
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<p>To find the<a>square root</a>of a<a>fraction</a>, we find the square root of the<a>numerator</a>and the<a>denominator</a>separately. The methods used for non-perfect square numbers include the long-<a>division</a>method and the approximation method. Let us now learn the following methods: - Simplifying the fraction method</p>
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<p>To find the<a>square root</a>of a<a>fraction</a>, we find the square root of the<a>numerator</a>and the<a>denominator</a>separately. The methods used for non-perfect square numbers include the long-<a>division</a>method and the approximation method. Let us now learn the following methods: - Simplifying the fraction method</p>
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<ul><li>Long division method</li>
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<ul><li>Long division method</li>
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<li>Approximation method</li>
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<li>Approximation method</li>
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</ul><h2>Square Root of 5/8 by Simplifying the Fraction Method</h2>
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</ul><h2>Square Root of 5/8 by Simplifying the Fraction Method</h2>
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<p>To find the square root of a fraction, take the square root of both the numerator and the denominator separately.</p>
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<p>To find the square root of a fraction, take the square root of both the numerator and the denominator separately.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>The fraction is 5/8.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>The fraction is 5/8.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>The square root of the numerator 5 is √5, and the square root of the denominator 8 is √8.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>The square root of the numerator 5 is √5, and the square root of the denominator 8 is √8.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Therefore, the square root of 5/8 is √5/√8, which can be simplified further by multiplying by √8/√8 to<a>rationalize</a>the denominator, resulting in (√5 * √8) / 8 = √(40)/8 ≈ 0.7906.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Therefore, the square root of 5/8 is √5/√8, which can be simplified further by multiplying by √8/√8 to<a>rationalize</a>the denominator, resulting in (√5 * √8) / 8 = √(40)/8 ≈ 0.7906.</p>
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<h2>Square Root of 5/8 by Long Division Method</h2>
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<h2>Square Root of 5/8 by Long Division Method</h2>
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<p>The<a>long division</a>method is particularly used for non-perfect square numbers. In this method, we should check the closest perfect square number for the given number. Let us now learn how to find the square root using the long division method, step by step.</p>
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<p>The<a>long division</a>method is particularly used for non-perfect square numbers. In this method, we should check the closest perfect square number for the given number. Let us now learn how to find the square root using the long division method, step by step.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Convert 5/8 into<a>decimal</a>form, which is 0.625.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Convert 5/8 into<a>decimal</a>form, which is 0.625.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Use the long division method to find the square root of 0.625. Begin by pairing the digits from right to left.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Use the long division method to find the square root of 0.625. Begin by pairing the digits from right to left.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Find a number whose square is<a>less than</a>or equal to the first pair, 62. In this case, it is 7 because 7*7 = 49, and 8*8 = 64 is too large. The<a>quotient</a>is 7, and the<a>remainder</a>is 13.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Find a number whose square is<a>less than</a>or equal to the first pair, 62. In this case, it is 7 because 7*7 = 49, and 8*8 = 64 is too large. The<a>quotient</a>is 7, and the<a>remainder</a>is 13.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 4:</strong>Bring down the next pair, which is 50, making it 1350. Step 5: Double the quotient and use it as part of the new<a>divisor</a>. Therefore, the new divisor is 140.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 4:</strong>Bring down the next pair, which is 50, making it 1350. Step 5: Double the quotient and use it as part of the new<a>divisor</a>. Therefore, the new divisor is 140.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 6:</strong>Find a digit n such that 140n * n is less than or equal to 1350. In this case, n is 9.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 6:</strong>Find a digit n such that 140n * n is less than or equal to 1350. In this case, n is 9.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 7:</strong>Subtract 1261 (140*9) from 1350 to get the remainder 89.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 7:</strong>Subtract 1261 (140*9) from 1350 to get the remainder 89.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 8:</strong>Continue this process to obtain more decimal places.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 8:</strong>Continue this process to obtain more decimal places.</p>
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<p>The result is approximately 0.7906.</p>
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<p>The result is approximately 0.7906.</p>
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<h2>Square Root of 5/8 by Approximation Method</h2>
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<h2>Square Root of 5/8 by Approximation Method</h2>
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<p>The approximation method is another way to find the square root, and it is easy for estimating the square root of a given number. Let's find the square root of 5/8 using the approximation method.</p>
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<p>The approximation method is another way to find the square root, and it is easy for estimating the square root of a given number. Let's find the square root of 5/8 using the approximation method.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Convert 5/8 to a decimal number, which is 0.625.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Convert 5/8 to a decimal number, which is 0.625.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Identify the perfect squares between which 0.625 falls. It falls between 0.49 (0.7^2) and 0.81 (0.9^2).</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Identify the perfect squares between which 0.625 falls. It falls between 0.49 (0.7^2) and 0.81 (0.9^2).</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>The square root of 0.625 will thus be between 0.7 and 0.9. Use interpolation or a<a>calculator</a>to find a more accurate value, which is approximately 0.7906.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>The square root of 0.625 will thus be between 0.7 and 0.9. Use interpolation or a<a>calculator</a>to find a more accurate value, which is approximately 0.7906.</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of 5/8</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of 5/8</h2>
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<p>Students often make mistakes while finding the square root, such as forgetting about the negative square root or misapplying methods. Let's look at some common mistakes in detail.</p>
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<p>Students often make mistakes while finding the square root, such as forgetting about the negative square root or misapplying methods. Let's look at some common mistakes in detail.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>Can you help Max find the area of a square box if its side length is given as √(5/8)?</p>
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<p>Can you help Max find the area of a square box if its side length is given as √(5/8)?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>The area of the square is approximately 0.625 square units.</p>
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<p>The area of the square is approximately 0.625 square units.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The area of the square = side^2.</p>
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<p>The area of the square = side^2.</p>
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<p>The side length is given as √(5/8).</p>
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<p>The side length is given as √(5/8).</p>
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<p>Area of the square = (√(5/8))^2</p>
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<p>Area of the square = (√(5/8))^2</p>
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<p>= 5/8</p>
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<p>= 5/8</p>
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<p>= 0.625 square units.</p>
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<p>= 0.625 square units.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the area of the square box is approximately 0.625 square units.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the area of the square box is approximately 0.625 square units.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A square-shaped garden measuring 5/8 square meters is built; if each of the sides is √(5/8), what will be the square meters of half of the garden?</p>
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<p>A square-shaped garden measuring 5/8 square meters is built; if each of the sides is √(5/8), what will be the square meters of half of the garden?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>0.3125 square meters</p>
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<p>0.3125 square meters</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>We can just divide the given area by 2 as the garden is square-shaped.</p>
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<p>We can just divide the given area by 2 as the garden is square-shaped.</p>
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<p>Dividing 5/8 by 2 gives 5/16.</p>
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<p>Dividing 5/8 by 2 gives 5/16.</p>
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<p>Converting to decimal, 5/16 = 0.3125.</p>
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<p>Converting to decimal, 5/16 = 0.3125.</p>
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<p>So half of the garden measures 0.3125 square meters.</p>
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<p>So half of the garden measures 0.3125 square meters.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>Calculate √(5/8) × 10.</p>
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<p>Calculate √(5/8) × 10.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Approximately 7.906</p>
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<p>Approximately 7.906</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The first step is to find the square root of 5/8, which is approximately 0.7906.</p>
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<p>The first step is to find the square root of 5/8, which is approximately 0.7906.</p>
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<p>The second step is to multiply 0.7906 by 10.</p>
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<p>The second step is to multiply 0.7906 by 10.</p>
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<p>So, 0.7906 × 10 = 7.906.</p>
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<p>So, 0.7906 × 10 = 7.906.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>What will be the square root of (5/8 + 3/8)?</p>
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<p>What will be the square root of (5/8 + 3/8)?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>The square root is 1.</p>
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<p>The square root is 1.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the square root, we need to find the sum of (5/8 + 3/8).</p>
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<p>To find the square root, we need to find the sum of (5/8 + 3/8).</p>
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<p>5/8 + 3/8 = 8/8 = 1, and the square root of 1 is ±1.</p>
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<p>5/8 + 3/8 = 8/8 = 1, and the square root of 1 is ±1.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the square root of (5/8 + 3/8) is ±1.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the square root of (5/8 + 3/8) is ±1.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √(5/8) units and the width ‘w’ is 1 unit.</p>
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<p>Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √(5/8) units and the width ‘w’ is 1 unit.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>We find the perimeter of the rectangle as approximately 3.5812 units.</p>
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<p>We find the perimeter of the rectangle as approximately 3.5812 units.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width).</p>
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<p>Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width).</p>
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<p>Perimeter = 2 × (√(5/8) + 1)</p>
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<p>Perimeter = 2 × (√(5/8) + 1)</p>
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<p>≈ 2 × (0.7906 + 1)</p>
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<p>≈ 2 × (0.7906 + 1)</p>
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<p>≈ 2 × 1.7906</p>
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<p>≈ 2 × 1.7906</p>
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<p>≈ 3.5812 units.</p>
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<p>≈ 3.5812 units.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h2>FAQ on Square Root of 5/8</h2>
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<h2>FAQ on Square Root of 5/8</h2>
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<h3>1.What is √(5/8) in its simplest form?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is √(5/8) in its simplest form?</h3>
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<p>The square root of 5/8 in its simplest form is √5/√8, which can be rationalized to √(40)/8.</p>
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<p>The square root of 5/8 in its simplest form is √5/√8, which can be rationalized to √(40)/8.</p>
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<h3>2.Is 5/8 a perfect square?</h3>
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<h3>2.Is 5/8 a perfect square?</h3>
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<p>No, 5/8 is not a perfect square because neither 5 nor 8 is a perfect square.</p>
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<p>No, 5/8 is not a perfect square because neither 5 nor 8 is a perfect square.</p>
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<h3>3.Calculate the square of 5/8.</h3>
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<h3>3.Calculate the square of 5/8.</h3>
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<p>We get the square of 5/8 by multiplying the number by itself, that is (5/8) × (5/8) = 25/64.</p>
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<p>We get the square of 5/8 by multiplying the number by itself, that is (5/8) × (5/8) = 25/64.</p>
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<h3>4.Is √(5/8) a rational number?</h3>
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<h3>4.Is √(5/8) a rational number?</h3>
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<p>No, √(5/8) is an irrational number because it cannot be expressed as a simple fraction p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.</p>
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<p>No, √(5/8) is an irrational number because it cannot be expressed as a simple fraction p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.</p>
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<h3>5.What is the decimal approximation of √(5/8)?</h3>
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<h3>5.What is the decimal approximation of √(5/8)?</h3>
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<p>The decimal approximation of √(5/8) is approximately 0.7906.</p>
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<p>The decimal approximation of √(5/8) is approximately 0.7906.</p>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for the Square Root of 5/8</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for the Square Root of 5/8</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Square root:</strong>A square root is the inverse of a square. For example, 4^2 = 16 and the inverse of the square is the square root, that is √16 = 4. </li>
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<ul><li><strong>Square root:</strong>A square root is the inverse of a square. For example, 4^2 = 16 and the inverse of the square is the square root, that is √16 = 4. </li>
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<li><strong>Irrational number:</strong>An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero. </li>
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<li><strong>Irrational number:</strong>An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero. </li>
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<li><strong>Principal square root:</strong>The principal square root is the non-negative square root of a number. For example, the principal square root of 9 is 3. </li>
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<li><strong>Principal square root:</strong>The principal square root is the non-negative square root of a number. For example, the principal square root of 9 is 3. </li>
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<li><strong>Rationalizing the denominator:</strong>This involves multiplying the numerator and the denominator by a radical that will eliminate the radical in the denominator. </li>
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<li><strong>Rationalizing the denominator:</strong>This involves multiplying the numerator and the denominator by a radical that will eliminate the radical in the denominator. </li>
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<li><strong>Fraction:</strong>A fraction represents a part of a whole and is composed of a numerator and a denominator, such as 5/8.</li>
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<li><strong>Fraction:</strong>A fraction represents a part of a whole and is composed of a numerator and a denominator, such as 5/8.</li>
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<h2>Jaskaran Singh Saluja</h2>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.</p>
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<p>Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.</p>
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<p>: He loves to play the quiz with kids through algebra to make kids love it.</p>