Math Problem Statement

Which number set contains all rational numbers?

Solution

Let's analyze the question:

"Which number set contains all rational numbers?"

To solve this, we need to identify which set contains only rational numbers. A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers (i.e., in the form ab\frac{a}{b}, where aa and bb are integers and b0b \neq 0).

Let's analyze each set:

  1. Set 1: {13,3.45,9}\left\{\frac{1}{3}, -3.45, \sqrt{9}\right\}

    • 13\frac{1}{3} is rational.
    • 3.45-3.45 is rational (since it can be written as 345100-\frac{345}{100}).
    • 9=3\sqrt{9} = 3, which is also a rational number.

    Thus, all numbers in this set are rational.

  2. Set 2: {π,9.25,37}\left\{\pi, 9.25, \sqrt{37}\right\}

    • π\pi is irrational.
    • 9.259.25 is rational (can be written as 925100\frac{925}{100}).
    • 37\sqrt{37} is irrational because 37 is not a perfect square.

    Thus, this set contains irrational numbers.

  3. Set 3: {2,10,7}\left\{\sqrt{2}, 10, 7\right\}

    • 2\sqrt{2} is irrational.
    • 1010 and 77 are rational.

    Thus, this set contains irrational numbers.

  4. Set 4: {3,9,44}\left\{3, -9, \sqrt{44}\right\}

    • 33 and 9-9 are rational.
    • 44\sqrt{44} is irrational because 44 is not a perfect square.

    Thus, this set contains irrational numbers.

Conclusion:

The first set {13,3.45,9}\left\{\frac{1}{3}, -3.45, \sqrt{9}\right\} contains only rational numbers. Hence, the correct answer is Set 1.

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the definition of an irrational number?
  2. Can the square root of any perfect square be a rational number?
  3. How can we convert repeating decimals into fractions (rational numbers)?
  4. Is 2\sqrt{2} a rational or an irrational number? Why?
  5. How can you determine if a number expressed as a square root is rational?

Tip: Always remember, if a square root simplifies to an integer, the number is rational!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational Numbers
Irrational Numbers

Formulas

Rational Number Definition: a/b where a, b are integers and b ≠ 0

Theorems

Properties of Rational Numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8