Estimating Square Roots

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is a perfect square?

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A perfect square is an integer that is the square of another integer.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Estimate the square root of 50.

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Approximately 7.07.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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What is the relationship between square roots and perfect squares?

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The square root of a perfect square is always an integer.

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How can you estimate the square root of a non-perfect square?

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You can find two perfect squares between which the number lies and estimate accordingly.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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What is the square root of 225?

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15, because 15 x 15 = 225.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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Which two consecutive whole numbers does the square root of 85 fall between?

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9 and 10.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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What is the approximate square root of 64?

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8, because 8 x 8 = 64.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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How do you determine if a number is a perfect square?

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Check if its square root is an integer.

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Estimate the square root of 30.

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Approximately 5.48.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2