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In mathematics, what is a real number?
In mathematics, what is a real number?
A number that can be used to measure a continuous one-dimensional quantity such as a distance, duration, or temperature.
How are real numbers represented?
How are real numbers represented?
They can be almost uniquely represented by an infinite decimal expansion.
What role do real numbers play in calculus?
What role do real numbers play in calculus?
They are fundamental in calculus and are used in the classical definitions of limits, continuity, and derivatives.
What are the two types of real numbers?
What are the two types of real numbers?
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What are examples of irrational numbers?
What are examples of irrational numbers?
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