Rational Numbers and Square Roots

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Questions and Answers

Explain the difference between a rational number and an irrational number, providing an example of each.

A rational number can be expressed as a fraction p/q, where p and q are integers and q is not zero (e.g., 0.5). An irrational number cannot be expressed as a fraction and has a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal representation (e.g., $\sqrt{2}$).

When simplifying the expression $6 + 4 \times (5 - 3)^2 \div 2$, a student incorrectly arrived at an answer of 13. Identify the error in their calculation and provide the correct solution.

The student likely added 6 + 4 before applying the order of operations. The correct solution is: $6 + 4 \times (5 - 3)^2 \div 2 = 6 + 4 \times (2)^2 \div 2 = 6 + 4 \times 4 \div 2 = 6 + 16 \div 2 = 6 + 8 = 14$.

Estimate the value of $\sqrt{50}$ to one decimal place without using a calculator. Explain your reasoning.

$\sqrt{50}$ is between $\sqrt{49}$ and $\sqrt{64}$, which are 7 and 8, respectively. Since 50 is closer to 49 than 64, $\sqrt{50}$ is slightly greater than 7. An estimate of 7.1 is reasonable.

A square garden has an area of 169 square feet. If a circular fountain is placed in the center of the garden, and the fountain's diameter is equal to half the length of one side of the garden, what is the area of the garden that remains (excluding the fountain)?

<p>The side length of the garden is $\sqrt{169} = 13$ feet. The diameter of the fountain is $13 \div 2 = 6.5$ feet, so the radius is $6.5 \div 2 = 3.25$ feet. The area of the fountain is $\pi (3.25)^2 \approx 33.18$ square feet. The remaining area is $169 - 33.18 = 135.82$ square feet (approximately).</p> Signup and view all the answers

A rectangular park measures 40 meters in length and 30 meters in width. A diagonal path cuts through the park. Calculate the length of this path using the Pythagorean Theorem.

<p>Let $a = 40$ meters and $b = 30$ meters. The length of the diagonal path, $c$, can be found using the Pythagorean Theorem: $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$. Thus, $40^2 + 30^2 = c^2$, so $1600 + 900 = c^2$, and $c^2 = 2500$. Therefore, $c = \sqrt{2500} = 50$ meters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Rational Numbers

Numbers that can be expressed as a fraction p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.

Number Line

A line where numbers are placed at intervals corresponding to their numerical value.

Non-Perfect Square Root

A square root that results in a non terminanting, non repeating decimal.

Order of Operations

A mathematical rule used to clarify the sequence of operations in any given mathematical expression.

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Pythagorean Theorem

A statement relating the sum of the squares on the two sides of a right triangle to the square on the hypotenuse.

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Study Notes

The study of numbers includes their classification and systems
Number lines are used to plot points and determine values
Rational numbers can be used in mathematical operations
Use the correct order of operations when using rational numbers
Identify and describe errors in mathematical problems

Benchmarking Fractions and Decimals

Fractions and decimals can be compared against benchmarks such as 0, 1/2, and 1 to estimate their values

Square Roots

Square roots include both perfect and non-perfect types

Perfect Squares and Square Roots

Perfect squares are numbers that are the result of squaring a whole number
Example: 25
Perfect square roots are the whole numbers that, when squared, result in a perfect square
Example: 5

Area of Composite Objects

Composite objects areas can be determined by dividing the object into simple shapes

Area of an L-Shaped Figure

L-shaped figures' areas computation involves dividing the shape into rectangles or squares

Overlap Calculation

The overlap between two shapes involves calculating the shared area

Real-World Problems

Real world problems may include calculating the area and perimeter of a square

Pythagorean Theorem

For a right triangle, a squared plus b squared equals c squared
Used to find the length of an unknown side

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Explore rational numbers, their operations, and error identification in math problems. Learn to benchmark fractions and decimals, understand perfect squares and square roots, and calculate the area of composite and L-shaped objects.