Question

1) Compare the following numbers. Choose the correct inequality symbol 10 pointsto go in the circle. *Remember the inequality symbol “eats” the biggernumber!√8 + 3 ? 8 + √3

Answer 1

√8 + 3 ? 8 + √3

√8 is between √4 (= 2) and √9 (= 3), then

√8 + 3 < 3 + 3 = 6

Therefore,

√8 + 3 < 8 + √3