Irrational Numbers Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is an irrational number?
A
Any number that does NOT end and does NOT repeat.
2
Q
What’s a rational number?
A
Any number that repeats itself or is finite. It can be represented as a ratio.
3
Q
How are irrational and rational numbers different?
A
Irrational numbers do not repeat, and they cannot be represented as ratios.
4
Q
What are terminating decimals?
A
Values that have an end. If a number eventually stops, it’s rational.
Eg. 5555/10,000
5
Q
What is the product of an irrational and rational number?
A
Irrational