Question

When using the Babylonian method to approximate ^6, if you start with a guess of 2, then what will be your next guess?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 2.5
D. 2.75

B?

Answer 1

@jigglypuff314

Answer 2

idk this sorry :/

Answer 3

@annas can you try?

Answer 4

Sorry about that, computer glitched..
Its ok :)

Answer 5

is it power 6 or 6th root ?

Answer 6

square root of six

Answer 7

ok

Answer 8

its a long methos try this web link they explain it all :)
http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/basicmath/Babylonian.htm

Answer 9

So, it B correct?

Answer 10

is*

Answer 11

oh so if that's the method
then 6/2 = 3
average of 2 and 3 is 2.5
so next guess is 2.5

Answer 12

^_^ smart :D

Answer 13

So... B? Or C as Emily said?

Answer 14

as emily said 2.5 :)

Answer 15

C.

Answer 16

Ok, I see! Thank you both =)

Answer 17

Welcome ^_^