Asked by Amanda

What is the linear approximation of the square root of 8.9? Must be accurate to the fifth decimal place.

I have tried entering 2.98328 but that does not appear to be correct.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Google search says it's 2.98329
Answered by Leah
WebWorks will not take the answer.
Answered by Reiny
Did you look at my previous answer to this problem?
Why are you changing names?

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1412554250
Answered by Bodie
It's 2.983, you only need 4 decimal places