Calculate the square root of 269
Problem
Solution
Identify the number 269 and check if it is a perfect square.
Test for divisibility by small prime numbers such as 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13 to see if the radical can be simplified.
Determine that 269 is a prime number, as it is not divisible by any prime number less than its square root (
√(,269)≈16.4 .Conclude that the square root cannot be simplified into a simpler radical form or a whole number.
Final Answer
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