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Square Root of 1286

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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 such as vehicle design, finance, and more. Here, we will discuss the square root of 1286.

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What is the Square Root of 1286?

The square root is the inverse of the square of a number. 1286 is not a perfect square. The square root of 1286 is expressed in both radical and exponential form. In the radical form, it is expressed as √1286, whereas in exponential form it is (1286)^(1/2). √1286 ≈ 35.851, 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 1286

The prime factorization method is used for perfect square numbers. However, for non-perfect square numbers, the 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 1286 by Prime Factorization Method

The product of prime factors is the prime factorization of a number. Now let us look at how 1286 is broken down into its prime factors.

 

Step 1: Finding the prime factors of 1286.Breaking it down, we get 2 x 643.

 

Step 2: Now we have found the prime factors of 1286. Since 1286 is not a perfect square, we cannot pair the digits of the number. Therefore, calculating the square root of 1286 using prime factorization is not feasible.

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Square Root of 1286 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: Group the numbers from right to left. In the case of 1286, we need to group it as 28 and 12.

 

Step 2: Find n whose square is less than or equal to 12. We can say n is 3 because 3^2 = 9, which is less than 12. Subtract 9 from 12, and the remainder is 3.

 

Step 3: Bring down 86, which makes the new dividend 386. Add the old divisor with the same number 3 + 3 to get 6 as the new divisor.

 

Step 4: Find 6n × n ≤ 386. Consider n as 6, now 66 x 6 = 396, which is more than 386, so try with n as 5.

 

Step 5: 65 x 5 = 325, which is less than 386. Subtract 325 from 386, and the remainder is 61.

 

Step 6: Since the dividend is less than the divisor, add a decimal point, allowing us to add two zeros to the dividend. The new dividend is 6100.

 

Step 7: Find the new divisor, which is 715, because 715 x 9 = 6435.

 

Step 8: Subtract 6435 from 6100 to get the result -335.

 

Step 9: Continue these steps until we get two numbers after the decimal point. If there is no remainder, continue until the remainder is zero.

 

So the square root of √1286 ≈ 35.85.

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Square Root of 1286 by Approximation Method

The approximation method is another method for finding square roots. 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 1286 using the approximation method.

 

Step 1: Find the closest perfect square of √1286. The smallest perfect square less than 1286 is 1225, and the largest perfect square greater than 1286 is 1369. √1286 falls between 35 and 37.

 

Step 2: Apply the formula (Given number - smallest perfect square) / (Greater perfect square - smallest perfect square). Using the formula (1286 - 1225) / (1369 - 1225) ≈ 0.626. Adding this to the initial estimate, we get 35 + 0.85 ≈ 35.85, so the square root of 1286 is approximately 35.85.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of 1286

Students often make mistakes while finding square roots, such as forgetting about the negative square root, skipping long division methods, etc. Let us look at a few of these mistakes in detail.

Mistake 1

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Forgetting about the negative square root

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It is important to understand that a number has both positive and negative square roots. However, we typically consider only the positive square root, as it is more commonly used.

 

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

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Square Root of 1286 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 √1286?

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The area of the square is 1286 square units.

Explanation

The area of the square = side².

The side length is given as √1286.

Area of the square = (√1286)² = 1286.

Therefore, the area of the square box is 1286 square units.

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Problem 2

A square-shaped building measures 1286 square feet; if each side is √1286, what will be the square feet of half of the building?

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643 square feet

Explanation

Since the building is square-shaped, we can simply divide the given area by 2.

Dividing 1286 by 2 gives us 643.

So half of the building measures 643 square feet.

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Problem 3

Calculate √1286 × 5.

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179.255

Explanation

The first step is to find the square root of 1286, which is approximately 35.851.

The second step is to multiply 35.851 by 5.

So 35.851 × 5 ≈ 179.255.

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Problem 4

What will be the square root of (1280 + 6)?

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The square root is 36.

Explanation

To find the square root, we sum (1280 + 6). 1280 + 6 = 1286, and then √1286 ≈ 35.851.

Therefore, the square root of (1280 + 6) is approximately ±35.851.

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Problem 5

Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √1286 units and the width ‘w’ is 38 units.

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The perimeter of the rectangle is approximately 147.702 units.

Explanation

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

Perimeter = 2 × (√1286 + 38) ≈ 2 × (35.851 + 38) ≈ 2 × 73.851 ≈ 147.702 units.

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FAQ on Square Root of 1286

1.What is √1286 in its simplest form?

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2.Mention the factors of 1286.

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3.Calculate the square of 1286.

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4.Is 1286 a prime number?

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5.1286 is divisible by?

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Important Glossaries for the Square Root of 1286

  • Square root: A square root is the inverse of a square. Example: 4² = 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, 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 more prominent due to its practical uses, hence known as the principal square root.

 

  • Prime factorization: Breaking down a composite number into a product of its prime numbers. For example, the prime factorization of 1286 is 2 × 643.

 

  • Long division method: A step-by-step method used to find the square root of a non-perfect square number by dividing, multiplying, and subtracting in a sequential manner.
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