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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how to represent the following on the line? (i want process)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\sqrt{5}\]

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

you cannot place this number in an exact position on a number line as it is irrational however you can place it pretty close by taking it at 2.24 ( the calculator gives a value of 2.236067977

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont want with calculated value

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i want using construction method

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@cwrw238

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

Ok well you can draw a right angled triangle with legs of length 1 and 2

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

|dw:1420128568321:dw|

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

do you need to draw the upright leg using a compass?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank u soo much @cwrw238

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

yw

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