Q61. - Algebra 2

Question

Evaluate each expression 

61. $\sqrt{100}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Expression $\sqrt{100}$  results into 10

Step 1 - Meaning of a

The symbol $\sqrt{}$ is used to denote square root of a number.

Thus $\sqrt{a}$ denotes square root of $\text{'}a\text{'}$ 

Step 2 - Find a whole number whose square is 100

Since, ${10}^2=100$

So, a whole number whose square is 100 is 10 

Step 3 - Simplify 100

Since, square of 10 is 100

So, square root of 100 is 10, $\sqrt{100}=10$ 

Thus, value of $\sqrt{100}$  is 10