Is the sum of √16 and 1.5 rational or irrational?" Justify and explain your answer.

Mathematics

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valkas [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

Rational

Step-by-step explanation:

The square root of 16 is 4, and 4 + 1.5 is = to 5.5. An irrational number is defined as infinite and never-ending. Since 5.5 is not infinite, we can conclude that it isn't irrational.

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Converting the equation $x^2-20x+13=0$ into completing the square method we get: $\mathbf{(x-10)^2=87}$

Step-by-step explanation:

we are given quadratic equation: $x^2-20x+13=0$

And we need to convert it into completing the square method.

Completing the square method is of form: $a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)^2$

Looking at the given equation $x^2-20x+13=0$

We have a = x

then we have middle term 20x that can be written in form of 2ab So, we have a=x and b=? Multiplying 10 with 2 we get 20 so, we can say that b = 20

So, 20x in form of 2ab can be written as: 2(x)(10)

So, we need to add and subtract (10)^2 on both sides

$x^2-20x+13=0\\x^2-2(x)(10)+(10)^2-(10)^2+13=0\\(x^2-2(x)(10)+(10)^2) \:can\: be\: written\: as\: (x-10)^2 \\(x-10)^2-100+13=0\\(x-10)^2-87=0\\(x-10)^2=87$