Comparing Square Roots

Name: _________________________

Date: _________________________

Instructions: Compare the square roots below by writing the correct symbol in each box: < (less than), > (greater than), or = (equal to).

Part A: Basic Comparisons

1. √16 _____ √25

2. √36 _____ √49

3. √9 _____ √4

4. √64 _____ √64

5. √100 _____ √81

6. √1 _____ √9

Part B: Compare with Whole Numbers

7. √16 _____ 5

8. √49 _____ 7

9. 6 _____ √25

10. √100 _____ 9

11. 8 _____ √81

12. √36 _____ 7

Part C: Challenge Questions

13. √25 + √9 _____ √36

14. √49 − √16 _____ √9

15. √100 _____ √64 + √36

Reminder: The square root of a number is the value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. For example: √16 = 4 because 4 × 4 = 16.