Math Problem Statement
Which of the following are rational numbers? Select all correct answers.
Select all that apply:
0.4141141114…
√5
12/13
−6
5.2481
0.6565565556…
Solution
Let's evaluate each number to determine which are rational.
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0.4141141114…
- This is a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal, meaning it cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
- Not rational.
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√5
- The square root of 5 is an irrational number because it cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers and it has a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal expansion.
- Not rational.
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12/13
- This is a ratio of two integers (a fraction), and it can be expressed exactly as .
- Rational.
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−6
- This is an integer, and all integers are rational because they can be expressed as a ratio (e.g., ).
- Rational.
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5.2481
- This is a terminating decimal, and terminating decimals are always rational because they can be expressed as fractions (e.g., ).
- Rational.
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0.6565565556…
- This is a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal, so it cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
- Not rational.
Final Answer:
- Rational numbers: 12/13, −6, 5.2481
- Not rational numbers: 0.4141141114…, √5, 0.6565565556…
Would you like more details or clarification?
Relative questions:
- What makes a number irrational?
- Can a repeating decimal be considered rational?
- How do we convert terminating decimals into fractions?
- Why is the square root of non-perfect squares irrational?
- What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?
Tip:
Remember, any decimal that either terminates or repeats can always be expressed as a fraction, making it rational.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Rational Numbers
Irrational Numbers
Decimal Representations
Fractions
Formulas
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Theorems
Rational numbers are those that can be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9