Math Problem Statement

Plot 7√2 and 3π on the decimal number line. Compare 7√2 and 3π using <, >, or =.

Solution

To solve the problem:

Step 1: Calculate 727\sqrt{2}

  • Approximate 21.414\sqrt{2} \approx 1.414, so: 727×1.414=9.8987\sqrt{2} \approx 7 \times 1.414 = 9.898

Step 2: Calculate 3π3\pi

  • Approximate π3.1416\pi \approx 3.1416, so: 3π3×3.1416=9.4253\pi \approx 3 \times 3.1416 = 9.425

Step 3: Plot on the number line

  • 727\sqrt{2} is approximately 9.8989.898, which is close to 9.9.
  • 3π3\pi is approximately 9.4259.425, which is between 9.4 and 9.5.

Step 4: Compare 727\sqrt{2} and 3π3\pi

  • Clearly, 72>3π7\sqrt{2} > 3\pi.

Would you like further details or explanations? Here are some related questions for you:

  1. How do you calculate square roots manually or using a calculator?
  2. Why is π\pi an irrational number, and what does it mean?
  3. Can we estimate 2\sqrt{2} more precisely for higher accuracy?
  4. What real-life applications involve comparing such irrational numbers?
  5. How can a number line help visualize such comparisons?

Tip: Always double-check calculations when dealing with approximations of irrational numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Irrational Numbers
Square Roots
Pi
Comparing Numbers
Approximation

Formulas

√2 ≈ 1.414
π ≈ 3.1416

Theorems

Properties of Irrational Numbers
Approximation of Constants

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10