Question

Find the smallest positive integer that must be added to 2010 to obtain a perfect square

Answer 1

Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the square root of 2010: $\sqrt{2010} =44.833...$

Round this value up: $45$

Square the number: $45^{2} =2025$

2025 is the closest number to 2010 that is a perfect square.

Difference: $2025-2010=15$