Rational approximations what statement is true

√71>√61
√71<√61
√81>9
√81<9

1 answer

To determine which statements are true, we can evaluate each one:

  1. √71 > √61:

    • Since 71 > 61, it follows that the square root of 71 is greater than the square root of 61. Therefore, this statement is true.
  2. √71 < √61:

    • This statement contradicts the first one. Since √71 > √61, this statement is false.
  3. √81 > 9:

    • Since the square root of 81 is equal to 9 (√81 = 9), this statement is false.
  4. √81 < 9:

    • Again, since √81 = 9, this statement is also false.

Thus, the only true statement is √71 > √61.