Comparing and Ordering Square Roots
Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________
Remember:
- √1 = 1, √4 = 2, √9 = 3, √16 = 4, √25 = 5, √36 = 6, √49 = 7, √64 = 8, √81 = 9, √100 = 10
- For non-perfect squares, estimate by finding the closest perfect squares
Part A: Compare the numbers using <, >, or =
1. √16 _____ 5
2. √25 _____ 4
3. √49 _____ 7
4. √36 _____ 8
5. √9 _____ 2
6. √64 _____ 9
7. 6 _____ √30
8. √50 _____ 7
9. √81 _____ 10
10. 5 _____ √20
Part B: Order the numbers from smallest to largest
11. 3, √16, √9, 5
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12. √25, 4, √36, 7
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13. √49, 8, √64, 6
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14. 2, √10, 4, √15
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15. √100, √81, 10, 8
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Part C: Challenge
16. Order from largest to smallest: √40, 7, √50, 6, √30
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17. Which is greater: √72 or 9? Explain your reasoning.
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18. Place these in order from smallest to largest: √5, 2, √12, 3, √20, 5
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