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Question 1 (6 points)Part I: Identify which of the following numbers is irrational. (1 pt). -8• 2.8284271247...• 0.333333...2. 3Part II: Explain how you know the number you chose is irrational (use the definition of an irrational number). (2 pts)Part III: Classify the remaining three numbers as rational numbers, integers, or whole numbers (can be more than one). (3pts)B I UssRecord Answer

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Part II.

The irrational number is 2.8284271247.....

Part II.

By definition an irrational number has an infinite non periodic decimal representation, that's why we know that the number above is an irrational number.

Part III.

-8 Integer and rational number.

0.333333.... rational number.

2/3 rational number

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