Last updated on May 26th, 2025
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 576.
The square root is the inverse of the square of the number. 576 is a perfect square. The square root of 576 is expressed in both radical and exponential form. In radical form, it is expressed as √576, whereas 576^(1/2) in exponential form. √576 = 24, which is a rational number because it can be expressed in the form of p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.
The prime factorization method is used for perfect square numbers. For non-perfect square numbers, we use methods like the long division method. Since 576 is a perfect square, we will explore the following methods:
The product of prime factors is the prime factorization of a number. Now let us look at how 576 is broken down into its prime factors.
Step 1: Finding the prime factors of 576 Breaking it down, we get 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3: 2^6 × 3^2
Step 2: Now we found out the prime factors of 576. The second step is to make pairs of those prime factors. Since 576 is a perfect square, we can group the prime factors into pairs.
Step 3: Taking one number from each pair, we have: 2 × 2 × 3 = 24 Thus, the square root of 576 using prime factorization is 24.
The long division method is particularly useful for finding the square roots of non-perfect squares. However, it can also be used for perfect squares. Let's find the square root of 576 using the long division method:
Step 1: To begin with, group the digits of 576 from right to left. We have the groups as 76 and 5.
Step 2: Find a number whose square is less than or equal to 5. The number is 2, as 2^2 = 4.
Step 3: Subtract 4 from 5, giving a remainder of 1. Bring down the next group 76, making the new dividend 176.
Step 4: Double the quotient obtained in step 2, which is 2, to get 4. Use this as the new divisor: 4_.
Step 5: Find a digit to replace the underscore in the divisor such that multiplying the resulting number with the same digit yields a product less than or equal to 176. The digit is 4, since 44 × 4 = 176.
Step 6: Subtract 176 from 176, leaving a remainder of 0. Therefore, the square root of 576 using the long division method is 24.
The approximation method is typically used for non-perfect squares. However, for a perfect square like 576, the exact square root is known and is 24. Therefore, approximation is not necessary.
Students often make mistakes while finding square roots, such as forgetting about the negative square root or skipping steps in the long division method. Here are a few common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Can you help Max find the area of a square box if its side length is given as √576?
The area of the square is 576 square units.
The area of a square = side^2.
The side length is given as √576.
Area of the square = side^2 = √576 × √576 = 24 × 24 = 576.
Therefore, the area of the square box is 576 square units.
A square-shaped building measuring 576 square feet is built; if each of the sides is √576, what will be the square feet of half of the building?
288 square feet
We can divide the given area by 2 as the building is square-shaped.
Dividing 576 by 2 = 288.
So, half of the building measures 288 square feet.
Calculate √576 × 5.
120
First, find the square root of 576, which is 24.
Then, multiply 24 by 5. So, 24 × 5 = 120.
What will be the square root of (576 + 0)?
The square root is 24.
To find the square root, we need to find the sum of (576 + 0), which is 576.
Since √576 = 24, the square root of (576 + 0) is ±24.
Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √576 units and the width ‘w’ is 38 units.
The perimeter of the rectangle is 124 units.
Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width).
Perimeter = 2 × (√576 + 38) = 2 × (24 + 38) = 2 × 62 = 124 units.
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