Rational or irrational: square roots
A rational number can be written as a fraction. A root of a number that is not a perfect square, and π, are irrational. Write rational or irrational.
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Is √14 rational or irrational? Write rational or irrational.
Answer: irrational
Is √36 rational or irrational? Write rational or irrational.
Answer: rational
Is √4 rational or irrational? Write rational or irrational.
Answer: rational
Tip: A rational number can be written as a fraction. A root of a number that is not a perfect square, and π, are irrational. Write rational or irrational.
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