Chapter 4.7, Problem 65CCR

To determine

To estimate $-\sqrt{54}$ to the nearest integer.

Answer to Problem 65CCR

The value of the $-\sqrt{54}$ to the nearest integer is -7.

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $-\sqrt{54}$

Since, $-8<-\sqrt{54}<-7$

  $-\sqrt{54}=-7.34846\approx -7$

Hence, the value of the $-\sqrt{54}$ to the nearest integer is -7.