Math Problem Statement

A student claimed that sqrt(x) is a natural number greater than 1 and (x+1) is a natural number from 1. Actually, none is correct, even though if the variables are used. How this student error? Give a real number that satisfies each condition: (a) An integer between 3/5 and 5/6. (b) A whole number that is not a natural number. (c) A natural number that is not a whole number. (d) An irrational number between sqrt(2) and sqrt(3).

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23. A student claimed that x\sqrt{x} is a natural number greater than 1 and (x+1)(x+1) is a natural number from 1. Actually, none is correct, even though if the variables are used. How this student error?

24. Give a real number that satisfies each condition.

(a) An integer between 35\frac{3}{5} and 56\frac{5}{6}.
(b) A whole number that is not a natural number.
(c) A natural number that is not a whole number.
(d) An irrational number between 2\sqrt{2} and 3\sqrt{3}.

Solutions:

23. The error in the student's claim is in the interpretation of the square root function and the assumptions about the natural numbers:

  • x\sqrt{x} is only a natural number if xx is a perfect square. If xx is not a perfect square, then x\sqrt{x} is irrational and not a natural number.
  • The expression (x+1)(x + 1) being a natural number doesn't automatically make xx a natural number.

24. Let's find real numbers that satisfy each condition:

(a) An integer between 35\frac{3}{5} and 56\frac{5}{6}:
The fractions 350.6\frac{3}{5} \approx 0.6 and 560.833\frac{5}{6} \approx 0.833.
Since integers are whole numbers, and there are no whole numbers between 0.6 and 0.833, this question might have an error unless it was meant to ask for a number, in which case there are none.

(b) A whole number that is not a natural number:
The only whole number that is not a natural number is 0.

(c) A natural number that is not a whole number:
This condition doesn't make sense because all natural numbers are whole numbers. There is no natural number that isn't also a whole number.

(d) An irrational number between 2\sqrt{2} and 3\sqrt{3}:
21.414\sqrt{2} \approx 1.414 and 31.732\sqrt{3} \approx 1.732. Any irrational number between these values, such as 1.5, 1.6, etc., would work. A specific example could be 2.5\sqrt{2.5}.

Do you want more details or have any other questions?

Here are some relative questions you might find interesting:

  1. What defines a number as irrational, and how do you identify them?
  2. How do you prove that x\sqrt{x} is irrational for non-perfect squares?
  3. What are the differences between whole numbers, natural numbers, and integers?
  4. Can you explain why zero is considered a whole number but not a natural number?
  5. What are the properties of irrational numbers that distinguish them from rational numbers?

Tip: When dealing with roots and powers, always check if the base is a perfect square or cube, as this helps in identifying whether the result is rational or irrational.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Natural Numbers
Whole Numbers
Irrational Numbers
Square Roots

Formulas

sqrt(x)
Natural numbers > 1
Square root range

Theorems

Properties of square roots
Classification of numbers (natural, whole, irrational)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9