Use a calculator and press the square root key on 2
Approximate value: 1.414213562…
If needed, use Newton’s method: xₙ₊₁ = (xₙ + 2/xₙ) / 2
Start with an estimate such as 1.4
Repeat until the value is accurate enough
Final result: √2 ≈ 1.41421356
Use a calculator and press the square root key on 2
Approximate value: 1.414213562…
If needed, use Newton’s method: xₙ₊₁ = (xₙ + 2/xₙ) / 2
Start with an estimate such as 1.4
Repeat until the value is accurate enough
Final result: √2 ≈ 1.41421356