Estimate the value of 6×2–√ . Which of the following choices is the best estimate?(1 point)

Responses

7.1
7.1

9.8
9.8

8.4
8.4

6.4

1 answer

To estimate the value of \(6 \times 2 - \sqrt{6}\), we first calculate \(6 \times 2\):

\[ 6 \times 2 = 12 \]

Next, we need the value of \(\sqrt{6}\). Since \(6\) is between \(2^2 = 4\) and \(3^2 = 9\), we know that \(\sqrt{6}\) is between \(2\) and \(3\). A more precise approximation for \(\sqrt{6}\) is approximately \(2.45\).

Now we can subtract this from \(12\):

\[ 12 - \sqrt{6} \approx 12 - 2.45 = 9.55 \]

Considering the options provided, the best estimate for \(6 \times 2 - \sqrt{6}\) is:

  • 9.8

Thus, the best estimate is \(\mathbf{9.8}\).