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Square Root of -294

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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 concept of square roots extends into the field of complex numbers when dealing with negative radicands. Here, we will discuss the square root of -294.

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What is the Square Root of -294?

The square root is the inverse of the square of a number. Since -294 is a negative number, its square root is not a real number. Instead, it is a complex number. The square root of -294 is expressed as √(-294) in radical form, which can be rewritten as √294 * i, where i is the imaginary unit defined by i² = -1. Thus, the square root of -294 is expressed as 17.1464i, which is an imaginary number.

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Finding the Square Root of -294

For negative numbers, we cannot use the same methods as for non-negative numbers. Instead, we use the concept of imaginary numbers. Here are some basic steps:

 

1. Separate the negative sign: √(-294) = √294 * √(-1).

 

2. Recognize the imaginary unit: √(-1) = i.

 

3. Calculate the square root of the positive part: √294 ≈ 17.1464. 4.

 

Combine: √(-294) = 17.1464i.

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Square Root of -294 by Prime Factorization Method

The prime factorization method is used primarily for non-negative numbers to simplify expressions. However, for -294, we focus on its absolute value:

 

Step 1: Prime factorization of 294: 294 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 7 = 2 x 3 x 49.

 

Step 2: The square root of the positive part is √294 = √(2 x 3 x 49) = √(2 x 3) x 7 ≈ 17.1464.

 

Step 3: Combine with the imaginary unit: √(-294) = √294 * i = 17.1464i.

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Square Root of -294 by Long Division Method

The long division method is not applicable for negative numbers directly. However, for the absolute value of the number, it can be used:

 

Step 1: Consider the absolute value 294 and use the long division method to find √294.

 

Step 2: Following the process, we get a quotient of approximately 17.1464.

 

Step 3: Combine with the imaginary unit: √(-294) = 17.1464i.

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Square Root of -294 by Approximation Method

The approximation method can provide a quick estimate for square roots:

 

Step 1: Find perfect squares around 294. The closest are 289 (17²) and 324 (18²).

 

Step 2: Since 294 is closer to 289, √294 is slightly more than 17.

 

Step 3: Refine using linear interpolation: (294 - 289) / (324 - 289) = 5 / 35 ≈ 0.1429.

 

Step 4: Add the decimal to 17: 17 + 0.1429 ≈ 17.1464.

 

Step 5: Combine with the imaginary unit: √(-294) = 17.1464i.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of -294

Students often make mistakes when dealing with square roots of negative numbers, especially in recognizing and using imaginary numbers. Let's explore some common errors and how to correct them.

Mistake 1

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Ignoring the Imaginary Unit

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One common mistake is not accounting for the imaginary unit when taking the square root of negative numbers. This can be avoided by remembering that the square root of a negative number involves 'i', the imaginary unit.

For example, √(-4) = 2i, not 2.

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Square Root of -294 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 √(-250)?

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The area of the square is -250 square units.

Explanation

The area of the square = side².

The side length is given as √(-250).

Area of the square = side² = √(-250) x √(-250) = 250i x 250i = -250.

Therefore, the area is -250 square units.

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Problem 2

A square-shaped building measuring -294 square feet is built; if each of the sides is √(-294), what will be the square feet of half of the building?

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-147 square feet

Explanation

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

Dividing -294 by 2 gives us -147.

So half of the building measures -147 square feet.

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Problem 3

Calculate √(-294) x 5.

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85.732i

Explanation

First, find the square root of -294, which is 17.1464i.

Next, multiply 17.1464i by 5.

So, 17.1464i x 5 = 85.732i.

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Problem 4

What will be the square root of (-250 + 6)?

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The square root is approximately 15.9374i.

Explanation

To find the square root, first calculate the sum of (-250 + 6), which is -244.

The square root of -244 is √244 * i.

Therefore, the square root of (-250 + 6) is approximately 15.9374i.

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Problem 5

Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √(-250) units and the width ‘w’ is 38 units.

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The perimeter of the rectangle is undefined in real numbers.

Explanation

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

Since the length √(-250) is imaginary, it cannot be used in real arithmetic.

Thus, the perimeter involves imaginary numbers and is undefined in real terms.

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FAQ on Square Root of -294

1.What is √(-294) in its simplest form?

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2.What are the factors of 294?

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3.Calculate the square of -294.

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4.Is -294 a prime number?

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5.-294 is divisible by?

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Important Glossaries for the Square Root of -294

  • Square root: The square root is the inverse operation of squaring a number. For negative radicands, it involves complex numbers, such as √(-1) = i.

 

  • Complex number: A number that includes both real and imaginary components, usually expressed in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the imaginary unit.

 

  • Imaginary unit: Denoted as 'i', it is defined by the property i² = -1, used to represent the square roots of negative numbers.

 

  • Factorization: The process of breaking down a number into its prime components. For example, the factorization of 294 is 2 x 3 x 7 x 7.

 

  • Real numbers: Numbers that can be found on the number line, including both rational and irrational numbers, but not imaginary numbers.
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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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