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study paths tx math bridge - stage 2 topic test: roots
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topic: roots
progress:
the movement of the progress bar may be uneven because questions can be worth more or less (in
approximate \\(\sqrt{48}\\) to the tenths place.
\\(\circ\\) 7.0
\\(\circ\\) 6.9
\\(\circ\\) \\(4\sqrt{3}\\)
\\(\circ\\) 6.8
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Explanation:

Step1: Find nearby squares

$6^2=36$, $7^2=49$; $\sqrt{48}$ is near 7.

Step2: Calculate difference

$48-36=12$, $49-36=13$; ratio $\frac{12}{13}\approx0.923$.

Step3: Approximate to tenths

$6 + 0.923\approx6.9$ (rounded to tenths).

Answer:

6.9