Question

Using rational approximations, what is an inequality statement comparing 21√ and 17√ ? Enter <, >, or =.

Answer 1

Using rational approximations, we can write 21√ as approximately 21 * 1.414 = 29.694 and 17√ as approximately 17 * 1.414 = 24.138.

Comparing 29.694 and 24.138, we can write the inequality statement as:

29.694 > 24.138

Therefore, the correct symbol to use is >.