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An irrational number is not an integer or whole number and it can't be expressed as a fraction.

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Is the sum of any two irrational number is an irrational number?

The sum of two irrational numbers may be rational, or irrational.


Sum of two irrational number is?

irrational


If you add two irrational numbers do you get an irrational number?

Not necessarily. The sum of two irrational numbers can be rational or irrational.


Is the product of two irrational numbers always an irrational number?

No. The square root of two is an irrational number. If you multiply the square root of two by the square root of two, you get two which is a rational number.


Method to find an irrational number between two irrational numbers?

It is proven that between two irrational numbers there's an irrational number. There's no method, you just know you can find the number.


What is a number that cannot be expressed as a quotient of integers?

A number that cannot be expressed as a quotient of two integers is called an irrational number. Some common irrational numbers are pi (3.14159....) and the square root of two.


What are two characteristics of a rational and irrational number?

Rational numbers - can be expressed as a fraction, and can be terminating and repeating decimals. Irrational numbers - can't be turned into fractions, and are non-repeating and non-terminating. (like pi)


What is the Next to rational and irrational number?

Next to any rational number is an irrational number, but next to an irrational number can be either a rational number or an irrational number, but it is infinitely more likely to be an irrational number (as between any two rational numbers are an infinity of irrational numbers).


Can 2 irrational add to an irrational number?

Yes. The sum of two irrational numbers can be rational, or irrational.


Which number produces an irrational number when multiplied by?

At least one of the factors has to be irrational.* An irrational number times ANY number (except zero) is irrational. * The product of two irrational numbers can be either rational or irrational.


Is the square of two irrational numbers irrational?

you can't FIGURE OUT THE SQUARE OF THE IRRATIONAL NUMBER


What is an irrational on number?

An irrational number is one which cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.