Math Problem Statement

The numbers q and r are both irrational. Which statement about q/r is true?

Solution

The question states that qq and rr are both irrational numbers, and it asks which statement about qr\frac{q}{r} is true. Let's analyze the options carefully:

  1. qr\frac{q}{r} is rational.

    • This is not necessarily true because the division of two irrational numbers does not always result in a rational number.
  2. qr\frac{q}{r} is irrational.

    • This is also not always true. While qq and rr are both irrational, their ratio qr\frac{q}{r} can sometimes be rational. For example, if q=r2q = r\sqrt{2}, then qr=2\frac{q}{r} = \sqrt{2}, which is irrational. However, in other cases, it can simplify to a rational number.
  3. qr\frac{q}{r} can be rational or irrational, depending on the values of qq and rr.

    • This is the correct answer. The ratio qr\frac{q}{r} can be either rational or irrational, depending on the specific values of qq and rr.

Final Answer:

The correct statement is:
qr\frac{q}{r} can be rational or irrational, depending on the values of qq and rr.


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Here are 5 related questions to explore the topic further:

  1. What is the definition of an irrational number?
  2. Can the product of two irrational numbers ever be rational?
  3. Give an example where the ratio of two irrational numbers is rational.
  4. Why is 2\sqrt{2} considered an irrational number?
  5. Can the sum of two irrational numbers be rational?

Tip: A number is irrational if it cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Irrational Numbers
Rational Numbers
Division of Numbers

Formulas

q/r where q and r are irrational numbers

Theorems

Irrationality properties and the behavior of division of irrational numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11