Question

Explain why any of the four operations (+x +) placed between the two terms 5 and-3/(radical sign) 8 will result in an irrational number. Please help me!!! It’s due today

Answer 1

Think logically

Explanation:

5 + 3/ sqrt (8)

5 - 3/ sqrt (8)

Sqrt itself leads to two answers, so not only have you 2 positive answers above, but you also have two negative answers