Real Numbers

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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 product of an integer with itself. For example, 81 is a perfect square because it is 9 x 9.

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Identify an example of an irrational number.

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An irrational number cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers. For example, √8 is irrational.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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Between which two integers does √20 lie?

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√20 lies between 4 and 5.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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Estimate the square root of 63.

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The best estimate for √63 is 7.9.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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Estimate √18 using a number line.

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The best estimate for √18 is 4.2.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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What is the definition of a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number x is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives x. For example, √16 = 4.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers can be expressed as fractions, while irrational numbers cannot be expressed as fractions.

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What is the approximate value of √50?

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The approximate value of √50 is about 7.1.

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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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To determine if a number is a perfect square, find its square root and check if it is an integer.