Question

Describe in words where the square root of thirty-five would be plotted on the number line.

Between 5 and 6, but closer to 5
Between 5 and 6, but closer to 6
Between 6 and 7, but closer to 6
Between 6 and 7, but closer to 7

Answer 1

The square root of 35 is approximately 5.92. Therefore, it would be plotted on the number line between 5 and 6, but closer to 6. Specifically, it would be located about 0.08 units away from 6, closer to 6 than to 5.

Answer 2

Between 5 and 6, but closer to 6 is the correct answer