Question

Evaluate each expression

61. $\sqrt{100}$

Short answer

Expression $\sqrt{100}$ results into 10

Step-by-step solution

- Meaning of a

The symbol $\sqrt{}$ is used to denote square root of a number.

Thus $\sqrt{a}$ denotes square root of $\text{'}a\text{'}$

- Find a whole number whose square is 100

Since, ${10}^2=100$

So, a whole number whose square is 100 is 10

- Simplify 100

Since, square of 10 is 100

So, square root of 100 is 10, $\sqrt{100}=10$

Thus, value of $\sqrt{100}$ is 10