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Square Root of 5/4

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If a number is multiplied by itself, the result is a square. The inverse of squaring a number is finding its square root. The square root has applications in various fields, such as vehicle design and finance. Here, we will discuss the square root of 5/4.

Square Root of 5/4 for UK Students
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What is the Square Root of 5/4?

The square root is the inverse operation of squaring a number. The value 5/4 is not a perfect square. The square root of 5/4 can be expressed in both radical and exponential forms. In radical form, it is expressed as √(5/4), whereas in exponential form, it is expressed as (5/4)^(1/2). The square root of 5/4 is approximately 1.11803, which is an irrational number because it cannot be expressed as a fraction of integers.

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Finding the Square Root of 5/4

The prime factorization method is typically used for perfect square numbers. However, for non-perfect squares like 5/4, we use methods such as the simplification of fractions, the long-division method, and approximation. Let us now explore these methods:

 

  • Simplification of fractions
  • Long division method
  • Approximation method
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Square Root of 5/4 by Simplification of Fractions

To find the square root of a fraction, we take the square root of the numerator and the denominator separately.

 

Step 1: The fraction is 5/4.

 

Step 2: The square root of 5 is √5 and the square root of 4 is √4 = 2.

 

Step 3: Therefore, the square root of 5/4 is √5/2.

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Square Root of 5/4 by Long Division Method

The long division method is used for finding more precise decimal values of square roots. Here’s how we can find the square root of 5/4 using this method:

 

Step 1: Convert the fraction 5/4 into a decimal, which is 1.25.

 

Step 2: Group the numbers from the decimal point. In this case, we start with 1.25.

 

Step 3: Find a number whose square is less than or equal to the first group (1.25). Here, 1 x 1 = 1 is less than 1.25.

 

Step 4: Subtract 1 from 1.25 to get 0.25, and bring down two zeros to make it 25.

 

Step 5: Double the quotient (1) and use it as the new divisor: 2x.

 

Step 6: Find x such that 2x × x is less than or equal to 25. x is 1, as 21 × 1 = 21.

 

Step 7: Subtract 21 from 25 to get 4, bring down more zeros, and continue the process to get more decimal places.

 

The square root of 1.25 is approximately 1.11803.

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Square Root of 5/4 by Approximation Method

The approximation method provides a quick way to estimate square roots. Here’s how to find the square root of 5/4 using this method:

 

Step 1: Identify the perfect squares near 1.25. The perfect squares closest to 1.25 are 1 (1^2) and 1.44 (1.2^2).

 

Step 2: Since 1.25 is closer to 1.44, start with 1.1 as a rough estimate.

 

Step 3: Calculate 1.1 × 1.1 = 1.21, which is less than 1.25. Step 4: Increase the estimate slightly to find a closer approximation, resulting in approximately 1.11803.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of 5/4

Students make common mistakes when finding square roots, such as forgetting about negative square roots and misapplying methods. Let’s explore these mistakes in detail.

Mistake 1

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Forgetting about the negative square root

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It is crucial to remind students that numbers have both positive and negative square roots. However, we usually focus on the positive square root, as it is more commonly used.

For example, √(5/4) ≈ 1.11803, but there is also -1.11803.

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Square Root of 5/4 Examples

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Problem 1

Can you help Max find the area of a square with side length √(5/4)?

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The area of the square is approximately 1.25 square units.

Explanation

Area of the square = side^2.

The side length is given as √(5/4).

Area of the square = (√(5/4))^2 = 5/4 = 1.25.

Therefore, the area of the square is approximately 1.25 square units.

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Problem 2

A rectangle has a length of 5 units and a width of √(5/4) units. What is its area?

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The area of the rectangle is approximately 5.59015 square units.

Explanation

Area = length × width = 5 × √(5/4).

First, calculate √(5/4) ≈ 1.11803.

Then, area = 5 × 1.11803 = 5.59015 square units.

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Problem 3

Calculate √(5/4) × 8.

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Approximately 8.94424.

Explanation

Find the square root of 5/4, which is approximately 1.11803.

Multiply 1.11803 by 8. 1.11803 × 8 ≈ 8.94424.

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Problem 4

What will be the square root of (5 + 4)?

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The square root is 3.

Explanation

Find the sum of (5 + 4) = 9. Then, √9 = 3. Therefore, the square root of (5 + 4) is ±3.

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Problem 5

Find the perimeter of a rectangle if its length ‘l’ is 5 units and the width ‘w’ is √(5/4) units.

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The perimeter of the rectangle is approximately 12.23606 units.

Explanation

Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width). Perimeter = 2 × (5 + √(5/4)) ≈ 2 × (5 + 1.11803) ≈ 2 × 6.11803 ≈ 12.23606 units.

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FAQ on Square Root of 5/4

1.What is √(5/4) in its simplest form?

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2.Mention the factors of 5/4.

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3.Calculate the square of 5/4.

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4.Is 5/4 a rational number?

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5.What is the decimal representation of 5/4?

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Important Glossaries for the Square Root of 5/4

  • Square root: The square root is the operation that finds a number which, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. Example: The square root of 4 is 2, as 2 × 2 = 4.

 

  • Rational number: A rational number can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

 

  • Irrational number: An irrational number cannot be expressed as a simple fraction of two integers. Example: The square root of 2 is irrational.

 

  • Fraction: A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator and the denominator.

 

  • Decimal: A decimal is a number that has a whole number and a fractional part separated by a decimal point. Example: 1.25 is a decimal.
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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.

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