Question

Show the number $\sqrt{5}$ on the number line.

Answer 1

For drawing $\sqrt{5}$ we consider Pythagoras theorem

Hypotenuse${}^2=$ Base${}^2+$ Height${}^2$

Hypotenuse $=\sqrt{2^2+1^2}$

Hypotenuse $=\sqrt{4+1}$

Hypotenuse $=\sqrt{5}$

Point P is the point of $\sqrt{5}$