Question

Approximate The square root of 12 to the nearest tenth. Explain how you got your answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

3.46

Answer 2

3.46

Explanation:

We have to get the value of the square root of 12 and approximate the value to the nearest tenth.

Now, √ 12 can be written as 2√3.

Here, the irrational number is √3 and the value of √3 can be approximated.

Now, √3 = 1.73205

Hence, √ 12 = 2 × 1.73205 = 3.46410.

Therefore, the value of √ 12 is 3.46 (Approximated to the nearest tenth) (Answer)