When comparing numbers, it is best to first ensure that they are as similar as possible. In this exercise, we are given a decimal number and a square root.
9. 6, sqrt(96)
To compare them, we will convert sqrt(96) to decimal. To do this, we will use a calculator.
Finally, we can make our comparison. Since the tenths place is larger for sqrt(96), we know that the first value is less than the second value.
9. 6 < 9. 797958... ⇕ 9.6 < sqrt(96)