Lesson: Estimating Square Roots

In this lesson, we will learn how to estimate square roots.

Question Video: Estimation of Square Roots

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Worksheet: Estimating Square Roots • 4 Questions

Q1:

Which of the following numbers is closest to 5?

Q2:

In a triangle whose base and height are equal, the base length is given by , where is the area of the triangle. Estimate, to the nearest whole number, the base length of this triangle if its area is 17 square meters.

Q3:

The formula for the area of a square is , where is the side length. Estimate the side length of a square whose area is 74 square inches.

A 9 in
B 38 in
C 37 in
D 8 in
E 10 in

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Lesson: Estimating Square Roots

Question Video: Estimation of Square Roots

Worksheet: Estimating Square Roots • 4 Questions

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