asked 64.2k views
2 votes
ARE the square root of the positive integer irrational? if not given an example of the square root of a number that is a rational number​

asked
User Maximus
by
7.5k points

1 Answer

4 votes

9514 1404 393

Answer:

no; √4 = 2

Explanation:

If an integer is the square of another integer, its square root is rational. For example, 9 = 3², so √9 = 3, a rational number.

The square root of an integer is irrational if and only if the integer is not a perfect square.

answered
User Biswabid
by
7.9k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.