Using a number line, what whole number and rational number to the nearest half is 58−−√ between?(1 point) Responses between 7.5 and 8 between 7.5 and 8 between 8 and 8.5 between 8 and 8.5 between 8.5 and 9 between 8.5 and 9 between 7 and 7.5

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To determine which two numbers \( \sqrt{58} \) is between, we can calculate its approximate value.

First, we find a close approximation for \( \sqrt{58} \):

  • We know that \( 7^2 = 49 \) and \( 8^2 = 64 \).
  • Therefore, \( \sqrt{58} \) is between 7 and 8.

Next, we can refine our estimate by checking the midpoint:

  • \( 7.5^2 = 56.25 \) and \( 8^2 = 64 \). Since \( 56.25 < 58 < 64 \), we confirm that \( \sqrt{58} \) is between 7.5 and 8.

Now we'll check \( 7.6 \) and \( 7.7 \):

  • \( 7.6^2 = 57.76 \) (this is less than 58).
  • \( 7.7^2 = 59.29 \) (this is greater than 58).

Thus, \( \sqrt{58} \) is also between 7.6 and 7.7, but it is already established to be between 7.5 and 8.

By rounding to the nearest half, \( \sqrt{58} \approx 7.62 \), which rounds to 7.5.

In conclusion, the final interval \( \sqrt{58} \) is between is:

between 7.5 and 8.