Math Problem Statement

Which number is a rational number?

Solution

To determine which of the numbers in the image is rational, let's evaluate each expression:

  1. 166\sqrt{\frac{16}{6}}:

    • 166=83\frac{16}{6} = \frac{8}{3}, which is not a perfect square.
    • 83\sqrt{\frac{8}{3}} is not a rational number because it cannot be simplified to a perfect square.
  2. 3616\sqrt{\frac{36}{16}}:

    • 3616=94\frac{36}{16} = \frac{9}{4}.
    • 94=94=32\sqrt{\frac{9}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{9}}{\sqrt{4}} = \frac{3}{2}, which is a rational number.
  3. 366\sqrt{\frac{36}{6}}:

    • 366=6\frac{36}{6} = 6, and 6\sqrt{6} is irrational.
  4. 6\sqrt{6}:

    • 6\sqrt{6} is also irrational.

The only rational number among the options is 3616\sqrt{\frac{36}{16}}, which simplifies to 32\frac{3}{2}.

Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What makes a number rational or irrational?
  2. How can you tell if a square root results in a rational number?
  3. Can 83\sqrt{\frac{8}{3}} be expressed in a simpler form?
  4. Why is 6\sqrt{6} considered irrational?
  5. How do fractions affect the rationality of square roots?

Tip: A number is rational if it can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, and a square root is rational if the radicand is a perfect square.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Square Roots
Fractions

Formulas

sqrt(a/b) = sqrt(a) / sqrt(b)
A number is rational if it can be expressed as a ratio of two integers

Theorems

Rationality of square roots: A square root is rational if the radicand is a perfect square

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10