Using a number line, what whole number and rational number to the nearest half is sqrt(58) between? (1 point)

between 8 and 8.5

between 7 and 7.5

between 8.5 and 9

between 7.5 and 8

1 answer

The square root of 58 is approximately 7.6. Since the values are to be rounded to the nearest half, the whole number and rational number closest to 7.6 are 8 and 7.5, respectively.

Therefore, sqrt(58) is between 8 and 7.5, which corresponds to the option "between 8 and 8.5".