Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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3. Real Numbers and the Number Line
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Exercise 42 Page 20

Rewrite sqrt(115) as a decimal.

sqrt(115) > 10.72104...

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 square root and a decimal number. sqrt(115), 10. 72104...

To compare them, we will convert sqrt(115) to decimal. To do this, we will use a calculator.

Finally, we can make our comparison. Since the thousandths place is larger for sqrt(115), we know that the second value is less than the first value. 10.72 3805...>10.72 104... ⇕ sqrt(115) > 10.72104...