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Why can't a number be both irrational and whole at the same time?
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∙ 7y ago
A whole number k can be written in the form k/1 where k and 1 are both integers. It can, thus, be expressed in the form of a ratio and so is rational. Since it is rational it cannot be irrational. Simple!
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoIrrational means "not rational". So you might rephrase this as: a real number can either be rational, or not rational.
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What is an irrational number between 5 to 10?
An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a fraction. So whole numbers and fractions are out. You can then just make a number like 6.34298374923743333333. You put a bar over the 3 so it repeats, and the number cant be expressed as a fraction, makin git an irrational number.
What is a number that cant be written as a fraction or decimal?
Irrational, possibly transcendental
Why cant irrational number be presented as a decimal?
All irrational numbers are non-terminating decimals that can't be expressed as fractions
Can the difference of two rational numbers can be irrational?
No irrational numbers don't have patterns and cant be expressed as a ratio so you cant even subtract the number. Ex: 22/7 - sqrt(2), you wont be able to find the difference since you cant even put it in a complete number.
Is 0.151155111555.Rational Or Irrational?
This number is rational as 0.151155111555 = 151155111555 / 1000000000000 = 151291 / 1000899 if 0.151155111555 is the beginning of the number 0.151155111555111155551111155555.... then it's irrational as the decimals are not repeating and the sequence is infinite
What does irrational?
irrational means something that cant make a fraction !!1
Why is it possible to change a whole into a mixed number?
If you have a whole number it cant be a mixed number that's just silly.
Can a number be irrational and rational at the same time?
No they cant because that would be contradicting each other ( The numbers wont end and don't have a pattern but rational is the complete opposite)
Why cant you multiply with just a whole number?
You can, in the right circumstances.
How do you express a remainder as a whole number?
ummm...you really cant do tht
Why cant irrational numbers be represented in decimal form?
But irrational numbers are decimals that can't be expressed as fractions
Is 31 divisible by 2?
well yes, but you wil get a decimal number, not a whole number because you cant divide a odd number by an even number and get a whole number, 15.5 is the correct answer
