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Find by first writing the mixed number as an improper fraction.

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Step-by-Step Solution

, so the root is , that is . The trap roots only the fraction part and keeps the whole number 7 — you must convert to an improper fraction first. skips the root, and halves the 16 instead of taking its square root.
Answer: A)

Key idea: Square root by long division

Use this for larger numbers (or non-perfect squares).

**Step 1**: Pair the digits from the right (e.g. 1849 → 18 49).
**Step 2**: Find the largest integer whose square ≤ first pair. Write it as the first quotient digit. Subtract its square.
**Step 3**: Bring down the next pair. Double the current quotient — that's your divisor's prefix. Find a digit such that (prefix × ≤ current dividend.
**Step 4**: Append to quotient, subtract, repeat.

Example: ≤ 18; remainder 2; bring down 49 → 249; double 4 = 8; find where ≤ 249; gives .) Quotient = 43.

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