Question

whats the best integer estimate for the square root of -85

Answer 1

can not do that. Square root can not be -85. srry

Answer 2

whats the closest estimate to it

Answer 3

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Answer 4

there isn't one for this problem, the reason is -85 and take the square root of that it would I for the closest

Answer 5

my teacher gave me a worksheet im trying to do it at home the instructions say find the best integer estimate for each square root then check your estimate with a calcualator and the number is -85

Answer 6

sprt (-85) is what i come up with on my calac

Answer 7

well than let us break this down, sqrt of 81 is 9 and sqrt of 5 is 2.2360 with a - minus

Answer 8

k

Answer 9

since its an estimate thats an integer isnt 9 times 9 81 so wouldnt that be the closest estimate

Answer 10

yes that is right

Answer 11

how would i make iit negative

Answer 12

by using +9 times -9 = -81 becauase - times + = -

Answer 13

so what should i wright down for the best integer thats an estimate to it -9?

Answer 14

yes that is what I would put, only because it started with -85 so the end result has to be the same which would be -9

Answer 15

k thxs

Answer 16

welcome and have a great day or night

Answer 17

night you too

Answer 18

what if a number has decimals like 7.3?