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| − | + | 1.Write four possible irrational numbers between 4 and 5. | |
| − | + | '''Solution:''' | |
| − | + | Consider the squares of 4 and 5 | |
| − | + | Square of 4 = 16 and Square of 5 = 25 | |
| − | + | We can also wright 4 and 5 as | |
| − | + | √ 16 =4 and √ 25 =5 | |
| − | + | Between √ 16 and √ 25 there exists | |
| − | + | √ 17 ,√ 18 , √ 19 , √ 20 , √ 21 , √ 22 , √ 23 , √ 24 | |
Revision as of 22:59, 23 January 2014
Irrational numbers Exercise 1.3.1
1.Write four possible irrational numbers between 4 and 5. Solution: Consider the squares of 4 and 5 Square of 4 = 16 and Square of 5 = 25 We can also wright 4 and 5 as √ 16 =4 and √ 25 =5 Between √ 16 and √ 25 there exists √ 17 ,√ 18 , √ 19 , √ 20 , √ 21 , √ 22 , √ 23 , √ 24