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To be a perfect square, a number must have a square root that evaluates to an integer.
The square root of 2 is approximately equal to 1.414, thus it is not a perfect square.
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Is every rational number a perfect square?
No. Though every perfect square is a rational number, not every rational number is a perfect square. Example: 2 is a rational number but sqrt(2) is not rational, so 2 is not a perfect square.
Why is one a perfect square?
Because anything times itself equals a perfect square and is considered that taking the square root of a perfect square (non negative numbers) which end result does not involve fractions but whole numbers is a perfect square. 1 x 1 = 1 sq.root(1) = 1 2 x 2 = 4 (Perfect square) sq.root(4) = 2
Is 2 a squre number?
2 is a square number but, because it is not a square of an integer, it is not a perfect square.
Is 10 a perfect square?
no, 10 is not a perfect square. in order for a number to be a perfect square, you have to see if the numbers that are multiplied to get it are the same. for example: 2x2=4; 4 is a perfect square. 12x12=144; 144 is also a perfect square 5x2=10 or 10x1=10. 10 isn't a perfect square because 5 and 2, and 10 and 1, are different numbers.
Is 3 a perfect square?
No. to be a perfect square, you have to be able to square root it and get a whole number (NOT a decimal) the square root of 3 is 1.732. (1.7322 = 3) a perfect square is a number like 4 the square root of four is 2 (22 = 4)
Is 2 a perfect square and perfect cube?
No, 2 is neither a perfect square nor a perfect cube.
Is every rational number a perfect square?
No. Though every perfect square is a rational number, not every rational number is a perfect square. Example: 2 is a rational number but sqrt(2) is not rational, so 2 is not a perfect square.
What is a perfect square binomial?
It is not possible for a perfect square to have just 2 terms.
What number should be added to a number to get a perfect square?
Because numbers are infinite, there is an infinite number of answers. e.g. What number should be added to 2 to make a perfect square? 2+2=4 (a perfect square) 2+7=9 (a perfect square) 2+14=16 (a perfect square) 2+23=25 (a perfect square) etc... Did you have a specific number in mind.
Why the expression X2 is consider a perfect square?
A perfect square is any bionomial that can be written as (x+y)2. X2 can be written as (x+0)2 so it is a perfect square
Why is one a perfect square?
Because anything times itself equals a perfect square and is considered that taking the square root of a perfect square (non negative numbers) which end result does not involve fractions but whole numbers is a perfect square. 1 x 1 = 1 sq.root(1) = 1 2 x 2 = 4 (Perfect square) sq.root(4) = 2
Is a non perfect square irrational?
No. 2.25 = 1.5^2 is a non-perfect square but it is rational.
What is a perfect square or square numbers?
A perfect square is the square of an integer, for example, 32 = 9. It might also be the square of a rational number, like the square of 1/2, of 2/3, etc.
What are examples of perfect square roots?
Perfect square roots are the counting numbers {1, 2, 3, ...} The squares of the perfect square roots are the perfect squares, namely 1² = 1, 2² = 4, 3² = 9, etc.
Is the number 2 a perfect square?
No.
Is 2 a squre number?
2 is a square number but, because it is not a square of an integer, it is not a perfect square.
Is the square root of a non perfect square an irrational number?
No.1/4 is not a perfect square but its square roots are +/- 1/2 which are rational.
