SOLUTION: sqrt(1 and 9/16)=?

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Question 193284: sqrt(1 and 9/16)=?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%281%269%2F16%29 Start with the given expression.


sqrt%2825%2F16%29 Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction


sqrt%2825%29%2Fsqrt%2816%29 Break up the square root


5%2F4 Take the square root of 25 to get 5. Take the square root of 16 to get 4.


So sqrt%281%269%2F16%29=5%2F4