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In the square-root spiral, OP1 = 1 unit and each outer side P1P2, P2P3, … is 1 unit, drawn at right angles to the previous hypotenuse. What is the length of the orange segment OP6?

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  • A√6 units
  • B6 units
  • C√5 units
  • D√7 units

Step-by-Step Solution

Each step adds to the square of the hypotenuse: , … so units.
Answer: A) √6 units

Key idea: Representing real numbers on the number line

Every real number has a unique location on the number line.

- Rationals: easy to plot. → 3 quarters past 0.
- Irrationals like can be plotted geometrically: a right triangle with legs 1 and 1 has hypotenuse (Pythagoras). Use a compass to mark off on the number line from 0.

You can extend this — from a triangle with legs and 1, from legs 2 and 1, etc. (the spiral of Theodorus).

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