Question

Esimating Square Roots 3

Answer 1

If you use the Babylonian method to estimate √70 to the nearest hundredth, starting with the estimate 8, what is the next estimate?

A.
8.3

B.
16.75

C.
8.38

D.
8.4

Answer 2

I dont get it

Answer 3

@Hero

Answer 4

It's the same thing as before

Answer 5

Is 8 the initial estimate?

Answer 6

the formula is

\[\frac{x + \frac{n}{x}}{2}\]

n = number under square root
x = the number you guess (an overestimate)

Answer 7

Brb

Answer 8

ok

Answer 9

if you are estimating the square root of 70, then your answer will be C, 8.37 (though I would have rounded 8.375 up to 8.38