SOLUTION: insert a rational number and irrational number between: (i)2 and 3(ii)1/3and 1/2

Question 464313: insert a rational number and irrational number between:
(i)2 and 3(ii)1/3and 1/2
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
insert a rational number and irrational number between:
Comment: The average of the 2 numbers is inbetween.
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(i)2 and 3
x = (2+3)/2 = 2.5
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(ii)1/3 and 1/2
y = [(1/3)+(1/2)]/2
y = (5/6)/2
y = 5/12
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cheers,
Stan H.

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