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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which Number is irrational?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

hint: 81 is a perfect square, whereas 51 is not a perfect square

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

furthermore: \[3.8 = \frac{{38}}{{10}} = \frac{{19}}{5}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So the answer would be C?

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

no, since 3.8, is a rational number

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

an irrational number is a number which is non periodic, and it has infinite decimals

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh i get it \[\sqrt{81}\] that is the answer

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

no, since \[\sqrt {81} = 9\] namely it has not infinite decimals

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

what is: \[\sqrt {51} = ...?\]

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

use your calculator

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

hint: how many decimal figures has \[\sqrt {51} \]?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ya, OK figured it out the answer is \[\sqrt{51}\]

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

that's right!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So your a qualified helper?

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

yes!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cool

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

thanks! :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

will you fan me back?

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

ok!

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