Square roots·98
98 =
7√2
≈ 9.899495

Square root of 98 — 9.899495 (7√2)

Irrational

The square root of 98 is about 9.899495, or exactly 7√2. It lies between 9 and 10.

As a decimal
≈ 9.899495
Simplified surd
√98 = 7√2
Between
9 < √98 < 10
Squared
98² = 9604
Cube root
∛98 ≈ 4.610436

How the surd is simplified

Pull out the largest square factor. Since 50 = 25 × 2, the root of 25 comes out as 5 and the 2 stays behind: 5√2.

98 = √(49 × 2) = 7√2

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How to read this

  • The decimal is rounded; the surd form is the exact value.
  • Pulling out a square factor simplifies the surd — √50 = 5√2.
  • If the number is not a perfect square, the decimal never ends (irrational).
  • Knowing which two integers it sits between is enough to estimate in your head.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the square root of 98?

About 9.899495, or exactly 7√2.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 98 = 49 × 2, so 7 comes out and it becomes 7√2.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 9 and 10.

Q. What is the cube root of 98?

About 4.610436.