neslynerazop6hkns
neslynerazop6hkns neslynerazop6hkns
  • 03-04-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Jillian said /25 is irrational because it is a square root. Why is she incorrect?

Respuesta :

rpband00
rpband00 rpband00
  • 03-04-2018
Hi there,

Jillian made a wrong assumption because even though this is a square root, this is a perfect square root simplifying to 5. And 5 is not an irrational number.

Hope this helps!
Answer Link
IntelligentClockwork
IntelligentClockwork IntelligentClockwork
  • 03-04-2018
 Jillian is incorrect because this is a square root simplifying to 5, and as mentioned 5 isn't an irrational number.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

what is the greatest prime factor of 3^8+4
Which of these best describes the inside of the Palace of Versailles? a. The hall is lined with windows, and leads to fountains. b. The hall is lined with mirro
w+w+w+w+w+15-7 I got this wrong on a math question. I did 5w+8 = 13w ​
What is the answer to 2x(-2)
Willing to pay for help or for you to write it for me
Which of the following was not an established condition for POWs working outside the internment camps? a. POW workers were available to work when no other work
a roller coaster travels 3/4 of a mile in 40 seconds .what is the average speed in miles per hour​
What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 8 meters (use 3.14 for ð)? A. 50.24 square meters B. 78.25 square meters C. 200.96 square meters D. none of the
I’m stuck on this question help would be appreciated!
Americans remember Robert Fulton for building a workable what​