Estimate the value of the square root of 43 to the nearest integer

Question

1. 8
2. 6
3. 5
4. 7*******
which one?
am i right?
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Answer 1

Melanie,
I agree with your answer. The square root of 43 is between 6 and 7. The actual square root is around 6.55, which rounds up to 7.

Answer 2

You could also do:
6 * 6 = 36
7 * 7 = 49
Which one is closer?
43 - 36 = 7
49 - 43 = 6
Therefore, 7 is more plausible.

Answer 3

veritas i agree......