Identify square root of 2 as either rational or irrational, and approximate to the tenths place.
Rational: square root of 2 ≈ 1.5
Irrational: square root of 2 ≈ 1.5
Rational: square root of 2 ≈ 1.4
Irrational: square root of 2 ≈ 1.4

Question

Identify square root of 2 as either rational or irrational, and approximate to the tenths place.
Rational: square root of 2 ≈ 1.5
Irrational: square root of 2 ≈ 1.5
Rational: square root of 2 ≈ 1.4
Irrational: square root of 2 ≈ 1.4

anonymous · Answer

@Michele_Laino

anonymous · Answer

A rational number is one that can be expressed as a fraction. For example 1.4 is a rational number because it can be expressed as 14/10. An irrational number is one which can not be expressed as a fraction. For example, $\pi$. What do you think - can $\sqrt{2}$ be expressed as a fraction or not?

anonymous · Answer

so 1.4 is irrational @ospreytriple

anonymous · Answer

Correct. Good job.