Comparing Irrational Numbers

Mr. Cleaves wrote four irrational numbers on the SMART board and asked Saul to choose the number closest to 4. Which irrational number should Saul choose?

• √8

• √17

• √12

• √10

• >

• <

• =

Estimate the value of the expressions to the nearest whole number.

• 12

• 13

• 14

• 15

• 16

• <
• > 
• =
• None of the Above

• A

• B

• C

• D

• <
• > 
• =
• None of the Above

Choose Greater Than > or Less Than <

• >

• <

• A

• B

• C

• D

Remember: To turn a fraction into a decimal, divide.

• A

• B

• C

• D