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1.04 Estimating square roots

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Estimate square roots
1

State the integer that each of the following numbers is closet in value to:

a
\sqrt{52}
b
\sqrt{130}
c
\sqrt{67}
d
\sqrt{221}
2

Plot the following square roots on a number line:

a
\sqrt{13}
b
\sqrt{43}
c
\sqrt{88}
d
\sqrt{110}
3

Write a square root that has a value between 5 and 6.

4

Which one of the following has a value between 10 and 11?

A
\sqrt{143}
B
\sqrt{102}
C
\sqrt{90}
D
\sqrt{167}
5

Consider the number \sqrt{22}.

a

Complete the inequality with two consecutive perfect square numbers that 22 lies between:

⬚ < 22 < ⬚

b

Complete the inequality with two consecutive integers that \sqrt{22} lies between:

⬚ < \sqrt{22} < ⬚

6

Consider the number \sqrt{59}.

a

Complete the inequality with two consecutive perfect square numbers that 59 lies between:

⬚ < 59 < ⬚

b

Complete the inequality with two consecutive integers that \sqrt{59} lies between:

⬚ < \sqrt{59} < ⬚
7

Determine the two consecutive integers that will complete the following inequalities:

a
⬚ < \sqrt{8} < ⬚
b
⬚ < \sqrt{20} < ⬚
c
⬚ < \sqrt{98} < ⬚
d
⬚ < \sqrt{74} < ⬚
e
⬚ < \sqrt{38} < ⬚
f
⬚ < \sqrt{75} < ⬚
g
⬚ < \sqrt{50} < ⬚
h
⬚ < \sqrt{140} < ⬚
8

State the integer that lies between \sqrt{12} and \sqrt{22}.

9

For each of the following pairs of numbers, select the number with the larger value:

a

\sqrt{27} or \sqrt{22}

b

\sqrt{50} or \sqrt{46}

c

\sqrt{20} or 5

d

\sqrt{15} or 3

10

For each of the following pairs of numbers, select the number with the smaller value:

a

4 \pi or 12

b

\pi^2 or 144

c

\sqrt{120} or 11

d

\sqrt{72} or 8

11

For the following roots:

i

Evaluate, correct to two decimal places where necessary.

ii

State whether the solution is an exact value or an approximation.

a
\sqrt{3}
b
\sqrt{16}
c
\sqrt{60}
d
\sqrt{63}
Applications
12

Bob has a square-shaped pool with an area of 59\text{ m}^{2}. What is the approximate length of each side of his pool to the nearest meter?

13

Sophia wants to create a square photo frame that has an area of 24\text{ in}^{2}.

a

What is the approximate length of each side of the photo frame to the nearest inch?

b

Find the approximate length of the material (to the nearest inch) she would need to create the frame.

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MA.8.NSO.1.1

Extend previous understanding of rational numbers to define irrational numbers within the real number system. Locate an approximate value of a numerical expression involving irrational numbers on a number line.

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