Using rational approximations, what is an inequality statement comparing √21 and √17? Enter <,>, or =.

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√21 ≈ 4.583 and √17 ≈ 4.123.

Therefore, √21 > √17.
Using rational approximations, what is an inequality statement comparing pi and √8? Enter <,>, or =.
π ≈ 3.14159 and √8 ≈ 2.82843.

Therefore, π > √8.