Are you trying to solve a quadratic equation? Maybe you need to calculate the length of one side of a right triangle. You can use themath module’ssqrt() method for determining the square root of a number. This course covers the use ofmath.sqrt() as well as related methods.

In this course, you’ll learn:

• Aboutsquare roots and related mathematical operations
• How to use the Python square root function,sqrt()
• Wheresqrt() can be useful inreal-world examples

What’s Included:

• 5 Lessons
• Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
• 2 Downloadable Resources
• Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
• Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
• Certificate of Completion

Downloadable Resources:

• Course Slides (.pdf)
• Sample Code (.zip)

The Square Root Function in Python

5 Lessons 19m

1. 1. The Square Root Function in Python (Overview)01:09
2. 2. An Introduction to Square Roots in Math and in Python06:55
3. 3. How Square Roots Are Calculated06:29
4. 4. Practical Uses for Python's Square Root Function03:53
5. 5. The Square Root Function in Python (Summary)00:51

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