Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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3. Real Numbers and the Number Line
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Exercise 40 Page 20

Rewrite sqrt(96) as a decimal.

9.6

Practice makes perfect
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)