5.4 Irrational Numbers
Irrational numbers Irrational numbers are those that cannot be written as a fraction Irrational numbers have non-terminating or non-repeating decimals The square root of any prime number is irrational π is irrational
Not every square root is irrational Numbers like 36 and 81 are called perfect squares
Perfect squares 0 2 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 225
Simplifying square roots Product rule
Examples: Simplify
Multiply
Dividing square roots
Examples: Divide
Addition/Subtraction To add or subtract square roots the radicand (the number under the radical) must be the same Then add/subtract the numbers in front of the radicals
Examples: Add or subtract
More addition If the radicands are different try to simplify first
Examples: Simplify then add
Rationalizing If there is a radical in the denominator of a fraction you can simplify or rationalize by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by the radical
Examples: Rationalize
Other roots
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