What is an estimate for √55? Be able to explain the steps to solve this problem. Is this an irrational or a rational number? How do you know?

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daniellelovee · Answer

do you know what an estimate is?

daniellelovee · Answer

http://www.virtualnerd.com/worksheetHelper.php?tutID=Alg1_2ag coincidentally this website had an imagine of exactly the same number you are working on.

mathmale · Answer

You are to estimate the square root of 55.

First, identify the first smaller perfect square that precedes 55, and then the first larger perfect square that follows 55. 

Your choices for a and b?

a < 55 < b

mathmale · Answer

The first smaller perfect square is 49; the square root of 49 is 7.
What is the first larger perfect square that is larger than 55?