Last updated on May 26th, 2025
If a number is multiplied by itself, the result is a square. The inverse of the square is a square root. The square root is used in fields like vehicle design, finance, etc. Here, we will discuss the square root of 989.
The square root is the inverse of the square of the number. 989 is not a perfect square. The square root of 989 is expressed in both radical and exponential form. In the radical form, it is expressed as โ989, whereas (989)^(1/2) in the exponential form. โ989 โ 31.446, which is an irrational number because it cannot be expressed in the form of p/q, where p and q are integers and q โ 0.
For perfect square numbers, the prime factorization method is often used. However, for non-perfect square numbers like 989, the long division method and approximation method are more suitable. Let us now learn the following methods: - Prime factorization method - Long division method - Approximation method
The product of prime factors is the prime factorization of a number. Now let us look at how 989 is broken down into its prime factors: Step 1: Finding the prime factors of 989 Breaking it down, we get 23 ร 43: 23^1 ร 43^1 Step 2: Now that we have found the prime factors of 989, the second step is to make pairs of those prime factors. Since 989 is not a perfect square, the digits of the number cannot be grouped into pairs. Therefore, calculating 989 using prime factorization yields no exact square root.
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: Group the numbers from right to left. For 989, we group it as 89 and 9. Step 2: Find a number n whose square is less than or equal to 9. We can take n as 3 because 3 ร 3 = 9. Now the quotient is 3, and after subtracting 9 - 9, the remainder is 0. Step 3: Bring down 89, which is the new dividend. Add the old divisor (3) with itself to get 6, which will be our new divisor. Step 4: Find a new n such that 6n ร n โค 89. By checking, n=1 (61 ร 1 = 61) fits the condition. Step 5: Subtract 61 from 89 to get the remainder 28, and the quotient is 31. Step 6: Add a decimal point, bring down 00 to make the new dividend 2800. Step 7: Now, find n such that 620n ร n โค 2800. By trial, n=4 (620ร4=2480) fits the condition. Step 8: Subtract 2480 from 2800 to get 320. Step 9: The quotient is 31.4. Continue the steps until you reach the desired precision. So the square root of โ989 is approximately 31.446.
The approximation method is another method for finding square roots and provides a straightforward way to estimate the square root of a given number. Let's see how to find the square root of 989 using this method. Step 1: Find the closest perfect squares of โ989. The closest perfect squares are 961 (31^2) and 1024 (32^2). Thus, โ989 falls between 31 and 32. Step 2: Apply the formula: (Given number - smaller perfect square) / (larger perfect square - smaller perfect square) Using the formula: (989 - 961) / (1024 - 961) = 28 / 63 โ 0.444 Adding the value to the lower bound, we get 31 + 0.444 = 31.444, so the square root of 989 is approximately 31.444.
Students often make mistakes while finding square roots, such as forgetting about the negative square root or skipping steps in the long division method. Let us look at some common mistakes in detail.
If the side length of a square box is given as โ989, what is its area?
The area of the square is approximately 989 square units.
The area of the square = side^2. The side length is given as โ989. Area of the square = side^2 = โ989 ร โ989 = 989.
A square-shaped building measures 989 square feet; if each side is โ989, what will be the square feet of half of the building?
494.5 square feet
To find half the area, divide the given area by 2. 989 / 2 = 494.5 square feet.
Calculate โ989 ร 5.
Approximately 157.23
First, find the square root of 989, which is approximately 31.446. Then multiply 31.446 by 5. 31.446 ร 5 โ 157.23.
What will be the square root of (989 + 11)?
The square root is 32.
First, find the sum of (989 + 11) = 1000. The square root of 1000 is approximately 31.622.
Find the perimeter of a rectangle if its length โlโ is โ989 units and the width โwโ is 40 units.
Approximately 142.892 units.
Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 ร (length + width). Perimeter = 2 ร (โ989 + 40) = 2 ร (31.446 + 40) = 2 ร 71.446 = 142.892 units.
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, so โ16 = 4. Irrational number: An irrational number cannot be written in the form of p/q, where 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, the positive square root is typically used due to its common applications in the real world. This is known as the principal square root. Prime Factorization: Prime factorization is expressing a number as the product of its prime factors. Long Division Method: A method used to find the square root of a number by dividing it into groups of digits from right to left and using a series of steps to find the root.
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