SOLUTION: can a number be rational and irrational at the same time?

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Question 1124254: can a number be rational and irrational at the same time?
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Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


A rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.

An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as the quotient of two integers.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


Answer by ikleyn(52874)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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No, it can't.


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