Estimating Square Roots

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What is a perfect square?

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A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the square of an integer. For example, 1, 4, 9, 16, and 25 are perfect squares.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is a non-perfect square?

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A non-perfect square is a number that cannot be expressed as the square of an integer. For example, 2, 3, 5, and 15 are non-perfect squares.

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Estimate the square root of 15. Which number is the best estimation?

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3.9

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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Non-Perfect Square Root

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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5 and 6

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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7 and 8

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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Perfect Square

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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

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To estimate the square root of a non-perfect square, find the two perfect squares it lies between and average their square roots.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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What is the square root of 16?

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4

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the square root of 25?

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5

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2