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Square Root of 661

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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 the field of vehicle design, finance, etc. Here, we will discuss the square root of 661.

Square Root of 661 for Indian Students
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What is the Square Root of 661?

The square root is the inverse of the square of the number. 661 is not a perfect square. The square root of 661 is expressed in both radical and exponential form. In the radical form, it is expressed as √661, whereas (661)^(1/2) in the exponential form. √661 ≈ 25.704, which is an irrational number because it cannot be expressed in the form of p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.

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Finding the Square Root of 661

The prime factorization method is used for perfect square numbers. However, the prime factorization method is not used for non-perfect square numbers where long-division method and approximation method are used. Let us now learn the following methods:

 

  • Prime factorization method
  • Long division method
  • Approximation method
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Square Root of 661 by Prime Factorization Method

The product of prime factors is the prime factorization of a number. Now let us look at how 661 is broken down into its prime factors.

 

Step 1: Finding the prime factors of 661 Breaking it down, we get 661 = 19 x 37. Since 661 is not a perfect square, therefore the digits of the number can’t be grouped in pairs.

 

Therefore, calculating 661 using prime factorization for an exact square root is not feasible.

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Square Root of 661 by Long Division Method

The long division 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.

 

Step 1: To begin with, we need to group the numbers from right to left. In the case of 661, we need to group it as 61 and 6.

 

Step 2: Now we need to find n whose square is 6. We can say n as ‘2’ because 2 x 2 = 4, which is lesser than 6. Now the quotient is 2 and after subtracting 4 from 6, the remainder is 2.

 

Step 3: Now let us bring down 61, making the new dividend 261. Add the old divisor with the same number 2 + 2 = 4, which will be our new divisor.

 

Step 4: The new divisor will be 4n. We need to find the value of n such that 4n x n ≤ 261. Let us consider n as 6, now 46 x 6 = 276, which is too large. Trying n as 5 gives 45 x 5 = 225, which is suitable.

 

Step 5: Subtract 225 from 261, the difference is 36, and the current quotient is 25.

 

Step 6: Since the dividend is less than the divisor, we need to add a decimal point. Adding the decimal point allows us to add two zeroes to the dividend, making it 3600.

 

Step 7: We need to find the new divisor and corresponding n. Continuing this process allows us to approximate √661 to 25.704.

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Square Root of 661 by Approximation Method

The approximation method is another method for finding square roots, and it is an easy method to find the square root of a given number. Now let us learn how to find the square root of 661 using the approximation method.

 

Step 1: Identify the closest perfect squares to 661. The smallest perfect square below 661 is 625 (25^2) and the largest perfect square above 661 is 676 (26^2). Thus, √661 falls between 25 and 26.

 

Step 2: Now we need to apply the formula: (Given number - smallest perfect square) / (Greater perfect square - smallest perfect square). Using the formula: (661 - 625) ÷ (676 - 625) ≈ 0.704. Adding the value to the integer part gives us 25 + 0.704 = 25.704, so the square root of 661 is approximately 25.704.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of 661

Students do make mistakes while finding the square root, such as forgetting about the negative square root, skipping steps in the long division method, etc. Now let us look at a few of those mistakes that students tend to make in detail.

Mistake 1

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Forgetting about the negative square root

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It is important to make students aware that a number has both positive and negative square roots. However, we will be taking only the positive square root, as it is the required one.

For example: √50 = 7.07, there is also -7.07 which should not be forgotten.

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Square Root of 661 Examples

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Problem 1

Can you help Max find the area of a square box if its side length is given as √661?

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The area of the square is 661 square units.

Explanation

The area of the square = side^2.

The side length is given as √661.

Area of the square = side^2 = √661 x √661 = 661.

Therefore, the area of the square box is 661 square units.

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Problem 2

A square-shaped building measuring 661 square feet is built; if each of the sides is √661, what will be the square feet of half of the building?

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330.5 square feet

Explanation

We can just divide the given area by 2 as the building is square-shaped.

Dividing 661 by 2 = we get 330.5.

So half of the building measures 330.5 square feet.

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Problem 3

Calculate √661 x 5.

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128.52

Explanation

The first step is to find the square root of 661, which is approximately 25.704.

The second step is to multiply 25.704 with 5.

So 25.704 x 5 = 128.52.

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Problem 4

What will be the square root of (625 + 36)?

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The square root is 26.

Explanation

To find the square root, we need to find the sum of (625 + 36).

625 + 36 = 661, and then √661 ≈ 25.704.

Therefore, the square root of (625 + 36) is approximately ±25.704.

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Problem 5

Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √661 units and the width ‘w’ is 38 units.

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We find the perimeter of the rectangle as 127.408 units.

Explanation

Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width).

Perimeter = 2 × (√661 + 38)

= 2 × (25.704 + 38)

= 2 × 63.704

= 127.408 units.

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FAQ on Square Root of 661

1.What is √661 in its simplest form?

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2.Mention the factors of 661.

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3.Calculate the square of 661.

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4.Is 661 a prime number?

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5.661 is divisible by?

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Important Glossaries for the Square Root of 661

  • Square root: A square root is the inverse of a square. Example: 4^2 = 16 and the inverse of the square is the square root that is √16 = 4.
     
  • Irrational number: An irrational number is a number that cannot be written in the form of p/q, q is not equal to zero and p and q are integers.
     
  • Principal square root: A number has both positive and negative square roots, however, it is always the positive square root that has more prominence due to its uses in the real world. That is the reason it is also known as a principal square root.
     
  • Prime factorization: The expression of a number as the product of its prime factors. For example, 661 = 19 x 37.
     
  • Long division method: A procedure used to find the square root of a number by dividing it into groups of two digits and estimating each digit of the root one by one.
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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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