This math topic focuses on approximating square roots, specifically embedded within a unit on "Squares and Square Roots - Advanced". The learner is asked to find the best approximate value of square roots for several numbers (e.g., 150, 151, 152, etc.) with multiple choice answers provided for each problem. Each question allows learners to practice and strengthen their skills in estimating and finding near-accurate values of square roots for non-perfect squares.

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Square Roots Approximating Worksheet

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Square Roots Approximating
1
Find the best approximation of the given square root
A LaTex expression showing square root of 137
a
13.9
b
10.2
c
11
d
11.7
e
12.4
f
13.2
2
Find the best approximation of the given square root
A LaTex expression showing square root of 127
a
12
b
10.5
c
11.3
d
9.1
e
12.8
f
13.5
3
Find the best approximation of the given square root
A LaTex expression showing square root of 128
a
10.6
b
12
c
9.8
d
12.8
e
13.5
f
11.3
4
Find the best approximation of the given square root
A LaTex expression showing square root of 130
a
11.4
b
9.9
c
13.6
d
9.2
e
10.6
f
12.1
5
Find the best approximation of the given square root
A LaTex expression showing square root of 132
a
13.7
b
13
c
12.3
d
10
e
9.3
f
11.5
6
Find the best approximation of the given square root
A LaTex expression showing square root of 131
a
12.2
b
12.9
c
11.4
d
9.2
e
10
f
10.7
7
Find the best approximation of the given square root
A LaTex expression showing square root of 152
a
12.3
b
14.6
c
10.9
d
13.1
e
13.8
f
10.1
8
Find the best approximation of the given square root
A LaTex expression showing square root of 159
a
11.1
b
14.1
c
10.4
d
12.6
e
11.9
f
13.4