Estimating Roots

Estimating Roots

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Mathematics

8th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the square root of a number?

Back

The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. For example, the square root of 9 is 3 because 3 x 3 = 9.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you estimate the square root of a number?

Back

To estimate the square root of a number, find two perfect squares between which the number lies. For example, to estimate √50, note that 49 (7²) and 64 (8²) are perfect squares, so √50 is between 7 and 8.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an irrational number?

Back

An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction. Its decimal representation goes on forever without repeating. Examples include √2 and π.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you compare irrational numbers?

Back

To compare irrational numbers, estimate their values by finding their approximate square roots or using a calculator. For example, √8 is approximately 2.83 and √10 is approximately 3.16.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the area of a square?

Back

The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides. If the side length is 's', then the area A = s².

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find the side length of a square given its area?

Back

To find the side length of a square given its area, take the square root of the area. For example, if the area is 36 square meters, the side length is √36 = 6 meters.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the approximate value of √27?

Back

The approximate value of √27 is about 5.2, since 5² = 25 and 6² = 36.

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