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The root chosen, 12.34, may be a poor choice. As p is initially 0, this pattern can create unnecessary confusion for people new to this algorithm, such as that the later values of x, 1, 2, 3, and 4 somehow are related to counting from that initial 0. Consider changing.
Also, if there are going to be these examples, it may be prudent to make them as clear as possible, explicitly noting the values of p, 20p, x, and y in each line of guessing/calculation.
Also, mentioning that the '20' in '20p' is the product of the base, 10, and the root being sought, 2, may be another effective link to the related article, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shifting_nth_root_algorithm <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/137.118.149.208|137.118.149.208]] ([[User talk:137.118.149.208#top|talk]]) 21:22, 24 May 2018 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||