Using rational approximations, what statement is true? (1 point)

49 > 7
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49 < 7
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48 <
−− √ 36
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48 >
−− √ 36
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1 answer

To evaluate the statements using rational approximations, let's calculate each square root involved:

  1. √49 = 7: This is accurate, so the statement \(49 > \sqrt{49}\) is true.

  2. √48: The square root of 48 is approximately \(6.928\) (since \(6.928^2 \approx 48\)).

  3. √36 = 6: This is accurate, so we can evaluate \(48 < \sqrt{36}\) and \(48 > \sqrt{36}\):

    • \(48 < 6\) is false.
    • \(48 > 6\) is true.

Now let’s summarize the findings of the statements:

  • \(49 > \sqrt{49}\): True
  • \(49 < \sqrt{49}\): False
  • \(48 < \sqrt{36}\): False
  • \(48 > \sqrt{36}\): True

Therefore, the statements that are true are:

  1. \(49 > \sqrt{49}\)
  2. \(48 > \sqrt{36}\)

Given that you are likely looking for just one correct statement, the true statements are \(49 > \sqrt{49}\) and \(48 > \sqrt{36}\).

In summary, the correct statement is:

  1. \(49 > \sqrt{49}\) is true.
  2. \(48 > \sqrt{36}\) is true.

Based on this assessment, the final answer for the question would be:

  • 49 > √49 is true.