To compare \(\pi\) and \(\sqrt{8}\) using rational approximations, we'll first calculate their approximate numerical values.
- The value of \(\pi\) is approximately \(3.14\).
- To find \(\sqrt{8}\), we can simplify it: \[ \sqrt{8} = \sqrt{4 \times 2} = \sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{2} = 2\sqrt{2}. \] The approximate value of \(\sqrt{2}\) is about \(1.414\), so: \[ \sqrt{8} \approx 2 \times 1.414 \approx 2.828. \]
Now, let's compare the two values:
- \(\pi \approx 3.14\)
- \(\sqrt{8} \approx 2.828\)
Since \(3.14 > 2.828\), we can set up the inequality as:
\[ \pi > \sqrt{8}. \]
So, the complete inequality statement is:
\(\pi > \sqrt{8}\).