Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Algebraic Expressions and Sets of Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 16: 51

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

Yes, $\sqrt 5$ is an irrational number. In other words, $\sqrt 5$ cannot be written as a fraction (if so, it would be in the set of rational numbers.)
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