Evaluating Square Roots
Is sqrt(10) closer to 3 or 4?
It is closer to 3
Is sqrt(60) rational or irrational?
It is irrational. It is the square root of a non-perfect square.
Which is greater?
-2.3 or 1160
1160 > -2.3
Put the numbers in order from least to greatest.
7, 92, -4
-4, 7, 92
sqrt(64)
8
Estimate sqrt(56) to the nearest integer.
≈7
Identify the rational numbers from the list:
-8, 42, 15, π (pi)
-8, 15, 42
Which is greater?
27 or 5
27 > 5
Put the numbers in order from least to greatest.
53, -4.7, 4
-4.7, 4, 53
negative sqrt(361)
-19
Estimate negative sqrt(111) to the nearest integer.
≈-11
Identify the irrational numbers from the list:
0, 55, -29, 0.52¯, 225
None, trick question
Which is greater?
0.3679832... or 0.4
0.4 > 0.3679832...
Put the numbers in order from least to greatest.
-6, 4.3¯, -2.8, 123
-6, -2.8, 4.3¯, 123
sqrt(196)
14
Estimate sqrt(165) to the nearest tenth.
≈12.8
Is 4/7 a rational or irrational number?
Rational
Which is greater?
127 or 11.4
127 > 11.4
Put the following numbers in order from least to greatest.
12.5, -1625, 159, -15
-1625, -15 ,12.5, 159
sqrt(400)
20
Bradley wants to paint a square canvas to hang in his living room. If he wants the area of the canvas to be 250 square inches, what should the dimensions of the canvas be? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
sqrt(250)≈15.81 inches
15.81 in. x 15.81 in.
Martin says that 0.03 is an irrational number because it cannot be written as a fraction. Do you agree with Martin? Show proof.
I disagree with Martin because 0.03 =3/100.
Which is greater?
-42 or -6.6
-6.6 > -42
Put the following values in order from greatest to least.
233, 7.85, 60
233, 60, 7.85