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Identify and Approximate Irrational Numbers

Irrational numbers cannot be written as a fraction p/q. Their decimals go on forever without repeating (e.g. √2 ≈ 1.414…).

Grade 8Common Core 8.NS.A.1NSVerified correct ✓

Worked examples

Approximate √51 to the nearest tenth.
Answer: 7.1
Approximate √19 to the nearest tenth.
Answer: 4.4

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