Question

is the sq. root of 64 rational or irrational? Explain your reasoning

Answer 1

first of all do you know the square root of 64?

Answer 2

ya its 8

Answer 3

can you express 8 as a quotient of two whole numbers?

Answer 4

yes? 4 and 4?

Answer 5

4/4 is 1

Answer 6

quotient is division not addition :)

Answer 7

so 8 and 8?

Answer 8

8/8 is still 1

Answer 9

ik i ment to put 64 and 8

Answer 10

so 64 is a whole number and 8 is a whole number. therefore the square root of 64 is rational

Answer 11

ok thanks