Estimating and Comparing Irrational Numbers

Estimating and Comparing Irrational Numbers

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an irrational number?

Back

An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction. It cannot be written as a ratio of two integers.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the approximate value of √12?

Back

3.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you estimate the square root of a number?

Back

To estimate the square root, find two perfect squares between which the number lies and then approximate the value.

4.

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 (Area = side²).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the area of a square is 117 square meters, what is the approximate length of one side?

Back

10.8 m

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Between which two integers does √44 lie?

Back

6 and 7

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the approximate value of a square root?

Back

You can determine the approximate value by finding the nearest perfect squares and estimating between them.

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