Section 1.

3 - Square Roots of Non-Perfect Squares

1.3 Approximating Square Roots

Approximating Square Roots without a Calculator

Example 1 Find the fraction approximation of 11 without a calculator.

►Solution:

Example 2 Find the decimal approximation of 32 without a calculator.

►Solution:

The Pythagorean Theorem:

Example 3 Find x. x 9

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1.3 Exercise Set

1. Between what two integers does the irrational number fall?

a) 75 ___________ b) 110 ___________

c) 90 ___________ d) - 200 ___________

e) - 160 ___________ f) - 125 ___________

2. Determine the square roots of the irrational numbers as a fraction

a) 75 b) 110

c) 90 d) - 300

3. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, write your answer as a fraction.

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