3.5 Irrational Numbers
Non-repeating decimals and radicals: simplifying a root, combining like radicals, multiplying and dividing them, and rationalizing a denominator.
12 exercises
3.5 Exercise 1
Determine which of the following are perfect squares.
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- 81
3.5 Exercise 3
Identify which of the following numbers are irrational.
3.5 Exercise 5
Simplify the irrational number and express in lowest terms. Identify the rational and irrational parts.
3.5 Exercise 7
Simplify the irrational number and express in lowest terms. Identify the rational and irrational parts.
3.5 Exercise 9
Simplify the irrational number and express in lowest terms. Identify the rational and irrational parts.
3.5 Exercise 11
If possible, subtract the following irrational numbers without using a calculator. If this is not possible, state why.
3.5 Exercise 13
If possible, add the following irrational numbers without using a calculator. If this is not possible, state why.
3.5 Exercise 15
If possible, subtract the following irrational numbers without using a calculator. If this is not possible, state why.
3.5 Exercise 17
Perform the following operations without a calculator. Simplify if possible.
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3.5 Exercise 19
Perform the following operations without a calculator. Simplify if possible.
3.5 Exercise 21
Rationalize the denominator of the following:
3.5 Exercise 23
Rationalize the denominator of .
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