Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 21 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is the square root of 71 a rational or irrational number and why?

OpenStudy (ranga):

71 is a prime number and therefore it does not have any factor other than itself and 1. So 71 cannot be written as: N * N The square root of 71 will therefore be irrational..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you so much !

OpenStudy (ranga):

You are welcome.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!