Evaluate square root of 30
Problem
Solution
Identify the number under the radical, which is
30 Determine the prime factorization of
30 to see if it contains any perfect square factors.Factor the number:
30=2×3×5 Conclude that since there are no repeating prime factors, the square root cannot be simplified into a simpler radical form involving integers.
Approximate the value if a decimal is required by noting that
5=25 and6=36 placing the value between5 and6
Final Answer
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