Square Root Calculator

Calculate square roots and simplify radical expressions

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Decimal Form:0
Simplified Form:√0
Perfect Square:No

Understanding Square Roots

Square Root Basics

Learn about different forms of square roots:

  • Perfect Squares:

    Numbers with whole number square roots (e.g., √16 = 4)

  • Decimal Form:

    Exact or approximate decimal value (e.g., √2 ≈ 1.4142)

  • Simplified Form:

    Simplified radical expression (e.g., √18 = 3√2)

Common Examples

Examples of different square root types:

  • Perfect Squares:

    √1 = 1, √4 = 2, √9 = 3, √16 = 4, √25 = 5

  • Simplified Radicals:

    √8 = 2√2, √12 = 2√3, √20 = 2√5

  • Irrational Numbers:

    √2, √3, √5 (never-ending decimals)

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