Question

Show how √5 can be represented on the number line.
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Answer 1

Answer:

To draw square root of 5 on a number line, following steps are to be followed.

Step 1: Draw a number line. ...

Step 2: Mark a point A as -5 on the number line.

Step 3: Mark a point C as 1 on the number line.

Step 4: Mark a point B as the mid-point of AC.

Step 5: With point B as the centre and radius as AB draw a semicircle.