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What is the square root of 8 and why?

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Rewrite 88 as 22⋅222⋅2.Factor 44 out of 88.4(2)4⁢2Rewrite 44 as 2222.22⋅222⋅2Pull terms out from under the radical.2√22⁢2The result can be shown in both exact and decimal forms.Exact Form:2√22⁢2Decimal Form:2.82842712
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