Chapter SH, Problem 10.2.13EP

To determine

The replacement each $•$ with $<,>,=$ to make a true statement.

  $-\sqrt{110}•-10.5$

Answer to Problem 10.2.13EP

The replacement of $-\sqrt{110}•-10.5$ is $=$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $-\sqrt{110}•-10.5$

The given statement is $-\sqrt{110}•-10.5$

Express each number as a decimal.

  $-\sqrt{110}=-\mathrm{10.488088..}$

It’s clear that $-\mathrm{10.488088..}>-10.5$

Conclusion:

Hence, the result is $>$ .