Question

√2 as a decimal is approximately 1.4142. using this decimal, find the first four decimal places of the answer to the long division problem (show your work) (48 points)

√2∫1.000 = 1.4142∫1.000

Answer 1

Any number divided by 1 equals the original number.

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Answer 2

Answer with explanation:

It is given that

  $\sqrt{2}=1.4142$

We have to evaluate

    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}=\frac{1}{1.4142}\\\\=\frac{10000}{14142}\\\\=0.7711$

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