Evaluate the Radical Expression If It Is a Real Number $$\sqrt { 29 }$$

question 54

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the radical expression if it is a real number. Use a calculator to approximate irrational numbers to the nearest
hundredth. If the expression is not a real number, so state.
- $$\sqrt { 29 }$$

• A)5
• B)5.4
• C)5.39
• D)not a real number

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