Question

When using the Babylonian method to approximate ^7, if you start with a guess of 2, then what will be your next guess?

a. 4

b. 3.5

c. 3

d. 2.75

anyone know?

Answer 1

HI!!

Answer 2

if the first guess is \(2\) then the second guess is
\[\frac{1}{2}\left(2+\frac{7}{2}\right)\]

Answer 3

a bit of arithmetic is all that is needed to get the answer

Answer 4

\[\frac{1}{2}\times \frac{4+7}{2}=\frac{11}{4}\]

Answer 5

i get \(2.75\)

Answer 6

thanks guys!! @misty1212 @FateRocks8D

Answer 7

so @misty1212 would u say its c to?

Answer 8

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i guess i am a guy
no

Answer 9

@misty1212 is right

Answer 10

C is 3, but D is \(2.75\)

Answer 11

oh okok! thanks! @misty1212 @FateRocks8D

Answer 12

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