How to Estimate the Side Length of a Square

The video tutorial focuses on solving a standardized math test question about estimating the side length of a square rug with an area of 33 square feet. The instructor explains the problem, outlines a test-taking strategy, and uses a visual representation to understand the concept of square area. The tutorial then demonstrates how to estimate the square root of 33 using a number line, ultimately determining that the square root is closer to 6 than 5, leading to the correct answer choice.

Which two whole numbers does the square root of 33 lie between?

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Explain why the square root of 33 is closer to 6 than to 5.

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