Math Problem Statement

List the irrational numbers from the set: {−4π, −0.5333..., 2/13, 0, 2, √6, 43/6, 21.2, 88.777}. Select all that apply.

Solution

The problem asks to list the irrational numbers from the given set and select all that apply. Let's first go over what irrational numbers are. An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers (i.e., it cannot be written in the form pq\frac{p}{q}, where pp and qq are integers). Irrational numbers have non-repeating, non-terminating decimal expansions.

Set provided:

{4π,0.5333...,213,0,2,6,436,21.2,88.777}\left\{ -4\pi, -0.5333..., \frac{2}{13}, 0, 2, \sqrt{6}, \frac{43}{6}, 21.2, 88.777 \right\}

Analyze each element:

  1. 4π-4\pi: This contains π\pi, which is irrational. Any multiple of an irrational number is still irrational.

    • Irrational.
  2. 0.5333...-0.5333...: This is a decimal that repeats, so it is a rational number.

    • Not irrational.
  3. 213\frac{2}{13}: This is a fraction of two integers, meaning it's rational.

    • Not irrational.
  4. 00: Zero is a rational number.

    • Not irrational.
  5. 22: A whole number, so it is rational.

    • Not irrational.
  6. 6\sqrt{6}: The square root of a non-perfect square is irrational.

    • Irrational.
  7. 436\frac{43}{6}: A fraction of two integers, so it's rational.

    • Not irrational.
  8. 21.221.2: A terminating decimal, which is rational.

    • Not irrational.
  9. 88.77788.777: This is a terminating decimal and thus is rational.

    • Not irrational.

Conclusion:

The irrational numbers in the set are 4π-4\pi and 6\sqrt{6}.

Answering the multiple choice:

  • A: 6\sqrt{6} – Irrational.
  • D: 4π-4\pi – Irrational.

Correct answers: A, D.

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Related Questions:

  1. What makes a number irrational?
  2. Why is π\pi considered irrational, and what other famous constants are irrational?
  3. How can you identify irrational numbers from a set of decimals and fractions?
  4. What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?
  5. Can an irrational number ever be expressed as a repeating decimal?

Tip:

Any number involving square roots of non-perfect squares or π\pi is usually irrational unless further simplified into a rational form.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational and Irrational Numbers
Properties of Square Roots
Pi as an Irrational Number

Formulas

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Theorems

Pi is irrational
Square root of non-perfect squares is irrational

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10