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Is -5.22 a irrational number

User Monic
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Answer:

No it does not go on forever and can be put in a fraction. As a fraction it is
-(261)/(50)

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(I also helped on the other question!)

User Jdno
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Answer:

No, it is a rational number

Explanation:

Irrational numbers have no discernable end and are not repeating (one example is π)

User JynXXedRabbitFoot
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