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Are the irrational numbers closed under multiplication?

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Answer:

No, irrational numbers are not closed under multiplication.

Explanation:

Irrational numbers are the numbers that cannot be demonstrated in the form of a fraction
(x)/(y). We can define rational numbers in other ways as well. Irrational numbers are the numbers which when written in decimal form, the decimal expansion does not end. For example √2, √3, etc.

The closed property of multiplication of irrational numbers state that if two irrational numbers are multiplied, then their product is also an irrational number.

Let a and b be two irrational numbers, then a×b = c(c is product of a and b), c should also be an irrational number.

Irrational numbers are not closed under multiplication and this can be illustrated with the help of an example:

√2 × √2 = 2

It is clear that 2 is not an irrational number.

Hence, irrational numbers are not closed under multiplication.

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