Evaluate square root of 34
Problem
Solution
Identify the number under the radical, which is
34 Determine if
34 is a perfect square. Since5=25 and6=36 34 is not a perfect square.Factor the number to see if it can be simplified. The prime factorization of
34 is2×17 Conclude that since there are no square factors (pairs of prime factors), the radical cannot be simplified further into a simpler radical form.
Approximate the value using a calculator if a decimal is required.
√(,34)≈5.83095
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