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The set of irrational number ??\
Defination :
"An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction,
meaning it cannot be written as a ratio of two integers. In other words, it has an
infinite, non-repeating decimal expansion."
- Let's look at some examples. The number p (pi), which represents the ratio of
a circle's circumference to its diameter, starts as 3.14159 and continues
indefinitely without repeating. Another example is the square root of 2,
approximately 1.41421, which also goes on forever without a repeating
pattern."
Important Rule :
1) The square root of the perfect square rational number.
? For example : v?? . v?? , ……………………………
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