Comparing and Ordering Square Roots

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Part A: Compare the Numbers

Write <, >, or = in each box.

1. √16 _____ 5
2. √25 _____ 6
3. √9 _____ 3
4. √36 _____ 7
5. √49 _____ 8
6. √64 _____ 9
7. √81 _____ 10
8. √100 _____ 11

Part B: Order from Smallest to Largest

Write the numbers in order on the line provided.

9. 5, √16, 3, √9
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10. √36, 8, √49, 5
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11. 10, √81, √64, 7
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12. √100, 12, √121, 9
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Part C: Order from Largest to Smallest

Write the numbers in order on the line provided.

13. √4, 6, √25, 2
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14. 11, √144, √100, 9
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15. √49, 5, √36, 8, √64
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Part D: Challenge Questions

16. Which is greater: √50 or 7? Explain your reasoning.
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17. Place these numbers in order from smallest to largest: 4, √20, √36, 5, √16
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