Estimating Squares: Hot and Cold Activity

Estimating Squares: Hot and Cold Activity

Approximate the square root of a number in this activity by using a square as a visual model.

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Pregunta aberta 1

Mauricio wants to create a square with an approximate area of . Is 10 a reasonable side length for it? Why or why not?

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Pregunta aberta 2

Mauricio says that has to be between and . How can he be so sure?

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