Part 2: Irrational Numbers Solutions

What is an irrational number?

Using the information from your Online Lesson, fill in the notes below to define irrational numbers.

Category Definition Examples Non-Examples
Irrational Numbers

Irrational numbers include decimals that do not terminate or repeat, and numbers that can not be written as a fraction or quotient of two integers.

Since irrational numbers do not terminate, the symbol … is used to show that these numbers continue beyond the digits that are listed. When you see … that is a clue you are looking at an irrational number.

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