Rational + irrational numbers Flashcards
1
Q
From the list of numbers, write down the ones that are irrational
√(6)
-0.0047
-[3]√(27)
9/2
5/8+√(19)
A
√(6) 5/8+√(19)
2
Q
what is a terminating decimal
A
a decimal number that contains a finite number of digits after the decimal point e.g. 0.125
3
Q
what is a recurring decimal
A
a decimal fraction in which a figure or group of figures is repeated indefinitely, e.g. 1.851851851 ….
4
Q
what is a non-recurring non-terminating decimal
A
a decimal number that continues endlessly, with no group of digits repeating endlessly
5
Q
what type of number is a non-recurring non-terminating decimal
A
irrational number
6
Q
is π a rational number
A
no
