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ARE the square root of the positive integer irrational? if not given an example of the square root of a number that is a rational number​

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Answer:

no; √4 = 2

Explanation:

If an integer is the square of another integer, its square root is rational. For example, 9 = 3², so √9 = 3, a rational number.

The square root of an integer is irrational if and only if the integer is not a perfect square.

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