5.5.2 - Finding square root through repeated subtraction

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Introduction to Finding Square Roots

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Teacher
Teacher

Today, we're going to learn about how to find the square root of a number using repeated subtraction. Can anyone tell me what a square root is?

Student 1
Student 1

It's the number that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number!

Teacher
Teacher

Very good! For instance, the square root of 25 is 5 because 5 times 5 equals 25. But today, we'll do this using a different method called repeated subtraction.

Student 2
Student 2

How does that work?

Teacher
Teacher

Great question! We start with a perfect square and keep subtracting odd numbers from it until we reach zero. Let's explore this with the number 81.

Example of Repeated Subtraction

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Teacher
Teacher

Let's take 81. We subtract 1, then 3, then 5. Who can remind me what the first few subtractions would look like?

Student 3
Student 3

81 minus 1 is 80, then minus 3 is 77!

Teacher
Teacher

Excellent! Keep going. What comes next?

Student 4
Student 4

So, 77 minus 5 is 72, and 72 minus 7 is 65.

Teacher
Teacher

Perfect! We keep doing this until we reach zero. Can someone finish this for 81?

Student 1
Student 1

If I keep subtracting, I get to 0 after 9 steps.

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! This means the square root of 81 is indeed 9. Well done!

Understanding the Significance of Odd Numbers

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Teacher
Teacher

Now, why do you think we subtract odd numbers, specifically?

Student 2
Student 2

Maybe because every square number can be expressed this way?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! The sum of the first n odd natural numbers gives us n². That's why subtracting odd numbers is effective in reaching zero when we start with a square number.

Student 3
Student 3

So all perfect squares can be found using this method?

Teacher
Teacher

Yes! This illustrates the beautiful relationship in mathematics between squares and odd numbers. Let’s practice this method with more examples!

Introduction & Overview

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Quick Overview

The section explains how to find square roots using the method of repeated subtraction of odd natural numbers.

Standard

In this section, students learn that square roots can be found by subtracting consecutive odd natural numbers from a perfect square until reaching zero. This method demonstrates the relationship between square numbers and odd numbers.

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Finding Square Roots through Repeated Subtraction

In this section, we explore a unique method to find the square root of a perfect square by utilizing the principle that the sum of the first n odd natural numbers equals n². By starting with a perfect square and subtracting successive odd numbers, we can ultimately derive the square root.

Key Concepts:

  1. Repeated Subtraction: The process involves subtracting 1, 3, 5, 7, and so forth from the perfect square. The total number of subtractions made until the remaining value reaches zero gives the square root.
  2. Example: Taking the number 81 as an example:
  3. 81 - 1 = 80
  4. 80 - 3 = 77
  5. 77 - 5 = 72
  6. 72 - 7 = 65
  7. 65 - 9 = 56
  8. 56 - 11 = 45
  9. 45 - 13 = 32
  10. 32 - 15 = 17
  11. 17 - 17 = 0

After 9 subtractions, we reach 0, thus confirming that the square root of 81 is 9.
3. The process of finding square roots through this method highlights the deeper relationship between square numbers and odd counting numbers, showcasing a remarkable property in mathematics.

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Understanding the Concept of Square Roots

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Do you remember that the sum of the first n odd natural numbers is n2? That is, every square number can be expressed as a sum of successive odd natural numbers starting from 1.

Detailed Explanation

The concept of square roots is closely related to square numbers. A square number is a number that can be expressed as the product of an integer with itself. For example, 4 (which is 2x2) and 9 (which is 3x3) are square numbers. The square root of a number is the value which, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. For instance, the square root of 9 is 3 because 3 x 3 = 9.

Examples & Analogies

Think of a square garden. If you wanted to determine the size of one side based on the total area, you could visualize how many odd-length strips of fencing you would need to measure out. Each odd number corresponds to a specific step in defining the square's area.

Example of Repeated Subtraction

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Consider 81. Then,
(i) 81 – 1 = 80
(ii) 80 – 3 = 77
(iii) 77 – 5 = 72
(iv) 72 – 7 = 65
(v) 65 – 9 = 56
(vi) 56 – 11 = 45
(vii) 45 – 13 = 32
(viii) 32 – 15 = 17
(ix) 17 – 17 = 0
From 81 we have subtracted successive odd numbers starting from 1 and obtained 0 at 9th step. Therefore 81 = 9.

Detailed Explanation

To find the square root of a number through repeated subtraction, you start with the number (like 81) and subtract successive odd integers (1, 3, 5, etc.) until you reach 0. The total number of times you subtract corresponds to the square root of the original number. Here, after subtracting 9 odd numbers from 81, we reach 0, indicating that the square root of 81 is 9.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine you have 81 apples, and each minute you remove sets of apples that gradually get larger (1 apple in the first minute, then 3 apples, then 5 apples, etc.). If you continue this until you have no apples left, the number of minutes it took represents the square root of how many apples you started with!

Finding Square Roots of Other Numbers

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Can you find the square root of 729 using this method? Yes, but it will be time consuming. Let us try to find it in a simpler way.

Detailed Explanation

Finding square roots through repeated subtraction can be simple yet time-consuming for larger numbers like 729. Instead of subtracting repeatedly, we can use easier methods like prime factorization, which pairs up the prime factors of a number to find its square root effectively.

Examples & Analogies

Think about finding the number of rows and columns needed in a large garden. Instead of trial and error with a small count each time, using a systematic approach (like looking at dimensions) can save time and effort!

Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • Repeated Subtraction: The process involves subtracting 1, 3, 5, 7, and so forth from the perfect square. The total number of subtractions made until the remaining value reaches zero gives the square root.

  • Example: Taking the number 81 as an example:

  • 81 - 1 = 80

  • 80 - 3 = 77

  • 77 - 5 = 72

  • 72 - 7 = 65

  • 65 - 9 = 56

  • 56 - 11 = 45

  • 45 - 13 = 32

  • 32 - 15 = 17

  • 17 - 17 = 0

  • After 9 subtractions, we reach 0, thus confirming that the square root of 81 is 9.

  • The process of finding square roots through this method highlights the deeper relationship between square numbers and odd counting numbers, showcasing a remarkable property in mathematics.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • Example 1: Finding the square root of 81 by subtracting odd numbers and reaching 0 after 9 subtractions.

  • Example 2: If you start with 36 and use repeated subtraction: 36 - 1, 36 - 3, and so on, you will find that you will reach 0 after 6 steps.

Memory Aids

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • Subtract the odds, one by one, until you reach zeros, you've just begun!

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Once, a brave knight tried to find the roots of his kingdom's perfect square. Each odd number he conquered brought him closer to zero, leading him back to nine.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • R.O.O.T.: Repeatedly Oddly Overcome to Zero.

🎯 Super Acronyms

R.S.R. - Repeated Subtraction Reaches zero.

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Glossary of Terms

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  • Term: Square Root

    Definition:

    A value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

  • Term: Repeated Subtraction

    Definition:

    A method of finding square roots by continuously subtracting odd numbers from a perfect square until zero is reached.

  • Term: Odd Natural Numbers

    Definition:

    The sequence of numbers that are not divisible by 2, e.g., 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.