Question

Find a rational number that is between 5.2 and 5.5. explain why it is rational.

Answer 1

Explanation:

rational numbers can be written in form a/b where b≠0

5.2 and 5.5

52/10 and 55/10

so some rational numbers could be

53/10, 54/10

irrational numbers most likely the square root numbers

square them

5.2^2=27.04

5.5^2=30.25

5.2<?<5.5

square everybody

27.04<?²<30.25

so pick a number between 27.04 and 30.25

29 or 30 are 2 numbers

I'll pick 29

?²= 29

square root

?=√29

the irrational number can be √29

it is 5.39 to the hundredth

Answer 2

5.3

Explanation:

A rational number is a number that can be written as the quotient of two integers.

5.2 and 5.5 are both rational since they can be written as quotients of integers as shown below.

5.2 = 52/10

5.5 = 55/10

5.3 is a number between 5.2 and 5.5, and since 5.3 can be written as 53/10, it is rational.

Answer: 5.3