Question

Describe in words where √35 would be plotted on the number line.

Answer 1

Find perfect squares of two numbers: the closest one that is less than 35, and the closest one that is more than 35. These numbers would be: 25 and 36. The square root of 35 would fall in between 5 and 6

Answer 2

It would be plotted in between 5 and 6 but closer to 6.

5 and 6 are multiples to perfect squares. EX: and are perfect squares.

Explanation:

To find out which is closer you must solve these exponents.

As you can see 36 is closer to 35