The idea is to look for a rational number that is close to the desired irrational number. You can find rational numbers that are as close as you want - for example, by calculating more decimal digits.
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2 and 1/2 are rational numbers, but 2^(1/2) is the square root of 2. It is well known that the square root of 2 is not rational.
You plug the number back into the original equation. If you have a specific example, that would help.
How one understands surds depends on the person. If you would like to know what surds are, or have help understanding surds A surd is an unresolved radical, meaning that it is a root with the radical sign still on it. It is easier (and more accurate) to express it this way than writing it out for many numbers if the root is irrational. The concept of irrational numbers (which is what surds are, usually) can be confusing. In short, they are numbers that are not rational, that is, they cannot be written as a fraction. When using surds in math, you treat them just as you would a written out number.
root word is ratio,real number,can be negative/positive, is integer, whole number,and decimal that terminates or repeats ...... hope that could help i dont know anymore
The action that provides the most help for making a rational choice is engaging in financial planning.