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Which of the following best describes an irrational number?

A- A number that is a terminating decimal.
B- A number that can be expressed as a fraction, , where p and q are integers.
C- A negative number
D- A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction, , where p and q are integers.

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Answer:

Option D is correct.

D- A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction, , where p and q are integers

Step-by-step explanation:

Irrational number:

An irrational number can not be expressed as a fraction or ratio of  integers, like [tex]\frac{p}{q}[/tex] where p and q are integers

And also it can not be expressed as terminating decimal or repeating decimal

Example of the irrational number is given below.

[tex]\sqrt{8}= 2.82842[/tex]

[tex]\pi = 3.14285..[/tex]

[tex]\sqrt{3}= 2.82842[/tex]

Therefore option D (A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction, , where p and q are integers) is correct .