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The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.
Notation: √x or x½
Example: √25 = 5 because 5 × 5 = 25
Property: √(a × b) = √a × √b
| Method | Description | Accuracy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Raphson | Iterative method using derivatives | Very High | Fast |
| Babylonian | Ancient iterative averaging method | High | Fast |
| Estimation | Guess and check with refinement | Medium | Medium |
| Prime Factorization | Factor number into primes (perfect squares only) | Exact | Slow |
Square roots of negative numbers are imaginary numbers (not supported in this calculator).
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A square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. For example, the square root of 25 is 5 because 5 × 5 = 25. Our calculator uses sophisticated algorithms to compute roots accurately and shows the step-by-step process.
Perfect squares are numbers that are squares of integers (1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, etc.). Our calculator automatically identifies perfect squares and provides exact integer results, while non-perfect squares are calculated as decimals with your chosen precision.
Yes, absolutely! Our calculator handles decimal numbers (like 2.25, 0.64) and fractions (like 9/16, 1/4) with precision. The square root of 2.25 is 1.5, and the square root of 9/16 is 3/4, for example.
Irrational square roots (like √2, √3, √5) cannot be expressed as exact fractions and have decimal representations that continue infinitely without repeating. Our calculator provides accurate approximations to your specified decimal places for these numbers.