Square Roots Calculation Tricks

In summary,In this article we are solving squares.1) number with last digit 5.2) from 30 to 50.3) from 50 to 80.4) from 80 to 100.5) from 100 to 130.It is possible to solve squares quickly by using a trick that pickslides has outlined.
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hi all...

i have problem about square roots for fast calculation, like below sample :

is there fast calculation method not commonly/usually ways.

it's possible?

please, see my picture?

thanks in advance..

susanto
 

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i find article solving square root calculation

In this article we are solving squares
1) number with last digit 5.
2) from 30 to 50.
3) from 50 to 80.
4) from 80 to 100.
5) from 100 to 130.

please see SQUARE ROOTS TRICKS - MATH SHORTCUT TRICKS ~ QUESTION PAPER

but my question or my problem is how do make for number " from 10 to 30", with quickly method

like sample :

12^2+23^2 = ...
9^2+27^2+15^2 = ...
etc...
 
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Hello, susanto3311!

I have problem about square roots . . . You mean "squares".

$(1)\;21^2+13^2$

With the sum of two squares, there is no shortcut.

$21^2 +13^2 \;=\;441+169 \;=\;610$


$(2)\;25^2 - 14^2$

Recall the identity: $\:a^2-b^2 \:=\: (a-b)(a+b)$

$25^2-14^2 \;=\;(25-14)(25+14) \;=\;(11)(39) \;=\;429$



$(3)\;25^2 + 16^2 - 24^2$

$25^2-24^2 + 16^2 \;=\;(25-24)(25+24) + 16^2 \;=\;(1)(49) + 256 =\;305$


$(4)\;21^2 - 19^2 + 8^2$

$(21 - 19)(21+19) + 8^2\;=\;(2)(40)+64\;=\;144$
 
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Hello, Soroban!..

do you have a formula for a^2+b^2 = ...

thanks again!.
 
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Soroban already answered this:

soroban said:

With the sum of two squares, there is no shortcut.


:D
 
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hi guys...

how to fast identity last digit number to answer multiple choice question not overall calculation, just identity to get possibility right answer...

please see my picture...
 

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You can take the expression modulo 10 to investigate the last digit:

$$21^2 + 13^2 \bmod{10} = \left ( 21 \bmod{10} \right )^2 + \left ( 13 \bmod{10} \right )^2 = 1^2 + 3^2 \bmod{10} = 1 + 9 \bmod{10} = 10 \bmod{10} = 0$$

So the last digit is a zero (and you find that by considering only the last digit of all calculations involved, basically). It's an easy way to discard possible solutions, since the correct solution must end in a zero (but not all solutions that end in a zero are correct, of course). You can also try with different bases, not just 10, and the more bases you check the more possibilities you can eliminate, though base 10 is the simplest and easiest one.
 
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Or if you don't want to use modular arithmetic then

$21^2+13^2$

consider the last digit from each number $1^2=1$ and $3^2=9$ , $9+1 = 10$ , last number being a zero..
 
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hello pickslides..

your advice is great!

is your trick apply for all squares number?
 
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susanto3311 said:
hello pickslides..

your advice is great!

is your trick apply for all squares number?

You will find it does...

Same idea works when expanding binomials
 
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pickslides said:
You will find it does...

Same idea works when expanding binomials

hello pickslides..

the next challenge, how to find quickly / identify 2 last number from right not only 1 last number..

i really you have brilliant idea..
 
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another problem for cubes number ...

23^3-16^3
42^3-8^3

do you have brilliant formula?
 
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susanto3311 said:
another problem for cubes number ...

23^3-16^3
42^3-8^3

do you have brilliant formula?
\(\displaystyle x^3-y^3 = (x-y)(x^2+xy+y^2)
\)
 
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pickslides said:
Or if you don't want to use modular arithmetic then

$21^2+13^2$

consider the last digit from each number $1^2=1$ and $3^2=9$ , $9+1 = 10$ , last number being a zero..

hello guys...

it's possible with or using pickslides's method, maybe need modify it..
 
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It's literally the same principle, play with the numbers a bit and see what you get, practice.
 
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susanto3311 said:
hello guys...

it's possible with or using pickslides's method, maybe need modify it..

If you wish to find the last 2 digits resulting from the sum of the squares of 2 two-digit numbers, then we can develop a formula as follows:

If the two digits of the first number are $a$ and $b$ and the two digits of the second number are $c$ and $d$, then we may write:

\(\displaystyle (10a+b)^2+(10c+d)^2=100\left(a^2+c^2\right)+20(ab+cd)+\left(b^2+d^2\right)\)

The portion that will affect the last two digits is:

\(\displaystyle 20(ab+cd)+\left(b^2+d^2\right)\)

So, the last two digits of this number will have the same last two digits as the original sum. :D
 
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MarkFL said:
If you wish to find the last 2 digits resulting from the sum of the squares of 2 two-digit numbers, then we can develop a formula as follows:

If the two digits of the first number are $a$ and $b$ and the two digits of the second number are $c$ and $d$, then we may write:

\(\displaystyle (10a+b)^2+(10c+d)^2=100\left(a^2+c^2\right)+20(ab+cd)+\left(b^2+d^2\right)\)

The portion that will affect the last two digits is:

\(\displaystyle 20(ab+cd)+\left(b^2+d^2\right)\)

So, the last two digits of this number will have the same last two digits as the original sum. :D

hi Mark, i confuse, could you explain to me with more simple example
like :

45^2+34^=...
 
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susanto3311 said:
hi Mark, i confuse, could you explain to me with more simple example
like :

45^2+34^=...

In this case we have:

\(\displaystyle a=4,\,b=5,\,c=3,\,d=4\)

And so we compute:

\(\displaystyle 20(ab+cd)+\left(b^2+d^2\right)=20(20+12)+(25+16)=681\)

Thus we know the last 2 digits of the original sum are $81$, and to check, we have:

\(\displaystyle 45^2+34^2=3181\)
 
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hi Mark, very clear...

thanks a lot...
 

FAQ: Square Roots Calculation Tricks

What is a square root?

A square root is a mathematical operation that determines the number which, when multiplied by itself, gives a specified number as a result. For example, the square root of 25 is 5 because 5 multiplied by itself equals 25.

Why is it important to know tricks for calculating square roots?

Knowing tricks for calculating square roots can save time and effort in solving mathematical problems. It also helps in developing a better understanding of the concept of square roots and their applications in various fields.

What is the most common trick for calculating square roots?

The most common trick for calculating square roots is the "Babylonian method", also known as the "Heron's method". It involves repeatedly averaging a guess with the original number divided by the guess until the desired accuracy is achieved.

Are there any other tricks for calculating square roots?

Yes, there are various other tricks for calculating square roots, such as using a calculator, using logarithms, or using factoring and simplifying techniques. It is important to choose the most suitable method based on the given problem and one's understanding of mathematics.

Can square roots be calculated for negative numbers?

Yes, square roots can be calculated for negative numbers, but the result will always be a complex number. This is because there is no real number that, when multiplied by itself, gives a negative number. The imaginary unit "i" is used to represent the square root of -1.

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