College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter P - Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra - Exercise Set P.1 - Page 20: 156

Answer

$\sqrt 2 \lt 1.5 $

Work Step by Step

$ \sqrt 2 \approx 1.414 $ $ 1.414 \lt 1.5 $ 1.414 is less than 1.5 because 1.414 is to the left of 1.5 on the number line. So, $ \sqrt 2 \lt 1.5 $
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