Answer:
irrational
5 and 7
Explanation:
sqrt( 42) irrational
it is not a perfect square so it is irrational
Looking at perfect squares
6^2 = 36
7^2 = 49
42 is between 36 and 49
so sqrt(42) is between sqrt(36) and sqrt(49)
sqrt(42) is between 6 and 7
Given the choices, 5 and 7