Math Problem Statement
Which among the following is an irrational number? (Options: √27/3, (2 + √2)^2 + (2 - √2)^2, (2 + √2)^2, 2.7/0.3)
Solution
The question asks, "Which among the following is an irrational number?" with four options provided. Let's go through them:
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- , so the expression becomes .
- Since is irrational, this option is irrational.
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- Expanding these squares, .
- Similarly, .
- Adding them gives , which is a rational number.
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- Expanding this gives , which is irrational because of the term.
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- This simplifies to 9, which is a rational number.
Conclusion:
- The irrational numbers among the options are and .
- However, since you selected the last option (2.7/0.3), that is not irrational, it's rational. The correct irrational number is .
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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:
- How can you determine if a number involving square roots is irrational?
- Why does simplifying square roots often lead to irrational numbers?
- What makes a number irrational versus rational?
- How do expansions of binomials like affect the result's rationality?
- Can a fraction of two decimal numbers ever result in an irrational number?
Tip: Any square root of a non-perfect square is irrational.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Irrational numbers
Square roots
Algebraic expressions
Formulas
√(a*b) = √a * √b
(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2
Irrational numbers are non-terminating, non-repeating decimals
Theorems
An irrational number cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10