Comparing Real Numbers

Choose the sign that will make the statement true.
√15 ____ 3.5

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• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The square root of a number is the product (multiplication) of 2 identical numbers.  When pulled out of the radical (square root symbol), it is represented by a single number.  Ex:  $\sqrt{25}=\sqrt{5\cdot5}=5$  

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The square root of a number is the product (multiplication) of 2 identical numbers.  When pulled out of the radical (square root symbol), it is represented by a single number.  Ex:  $\sqrt{25}=\sqrt{5\cdot5}=5$  

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Take the square root of 3 before simplifying the expressions.  Then compare your solutions.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Which number is the smallest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

What does this symbol represent?

• square root

• divide by 2

• cube root

• greater than or less than

Which number has a greater value?

• 0.07
• 0.7

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

• True

• False

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B