Choose the largest value
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Choose the largest value
To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Calculate the values under each square root.
Step 2: Compute the square roots.
Step 3: Compare the square roots calculated.
The largest value among the choices is found in choice 2:
is larger than the other evaluated square roots.
Therefore, the largest value is given by the expression .
Solve the following exercise:
\( \sqrt{\frac{2}{4}}= \)
Because the denominators are different! For example, even though 36 is large. You must divide first to get the true value under the square root.
No! You can use a calculator for approximations. But knowing perfect squares like and helps you work faster.
Then their square roots would be equal, making them tied for largest. Always check your division carefully to avoid this mistake!
Yes! Since square root is an increasing function, if , then . So compare the simplified fractions first.
Follow this order: 1) Simplify each fraction, 2) Identify which simplified value is largest, 3) That corresponds to the largest square root. No decimals needed!
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