Approximating Radicals
Exact Answers Radicals
Mr. Meyers Lore
100

Exact Solution: √54

6√6

100

Approximate Solution: √12

3.5

100

How tall is Mr. Meyers?

5 foot 10 inches

200

Simplify √28

2√7

200

Approximate solution: √147

12.1

200

What was my favorite subject in high school?

Spanish

300

Exact Solution: √128

8√2

300

Approximate solution: 4+√20

8.5

300

What college did I go to?

IU Indianapolis (IUPUI)

400

Exact Solution: (2+ √48) / 2

1 + 2 √3

400

Simplify: √125

5√5

400

What instrument did Mr. Meyers play in middle school?

Alto Saxophone

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