Real Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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Which of the following is a rational number: √110, √324, √65, √80?

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√324 is a rational number because it equals 18, which is an integer.

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What is an example of an irrational number?

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An example of an irrational number is π (pi), which cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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Which of the following is rational: .211232112421125..., π, √25, √12?

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√25 is rational because it equals 5, which is an integer.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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Identify an irrational number from the following: √8, ¾, 2, -1.325.

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√8 is irrational because it cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the approximate value of √20?

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√20 is approximately 4.47, which lies between the integers 4 and 5.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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How do you round √119 to the nearest tenth?

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√119 is approximately 10.9087, which rounds to 10.9 when rounded to the nearest tenth.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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What is the square root of a perfect square?

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The square root of a perfect square is an integer. For example, √25 = 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers can be expressed as fractions of integers, while irrational numbers cannot be expressed as such.

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Give an example of a rational number between 0 and 1.

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An example of a rational number between 0 and 1 is 1/2.