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?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, ikleyn:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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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(52873) About Me  (Show Source):
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No, it can't.