Which of the two numbers is a better estimate for the square root of 12? Explain.

9 < 12 < 16
3 < square root of 12 < 4
9 < square root of 12 < 3

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Answer:

3 < square root of 12 < 4

Step-by-step explanation:

When estimating square roots find the closest perfect square.

So the previous root of 12 is √9 because it is 3, and the next root is √16 which is 4.