The <u>whole number</u> <u>closest </u>to √22 is 5.
The square root of 22 is:
= √22
= 4.69
The whole number that it is closest to will <u>depend on the first decimal point</u>.
If it is 5 or above then it will be closest to 5.
If it is 4 and below, then it is closest to 4.
The first decimal point is 6 so √22 is closer to 5.
In conclusion, the square root of 22 is closer to 5.
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