Question

complete the following statement. use the integers that are closest to the number in the middle.
□ < -√143 < □
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify nearby perfect squares

Find integers $n$ where $n^2$ is near 143:
$12^2=144$, $11^2=121$

Step2: Compare square root to integers

Since $11 < \sqrt{143} < 12$ (as $121<143<144$)

Step3: Negate all inequalities

Multiply by -1 (reverse inequality signs):
$-12 < -\sqrt{143} < -11$

Answer:

$-12 < -\sqrt{143} < -11$