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Which statement best describes an irrational number?

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Number systems

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Which statement best describes an irrational number?.

  1. A.A number that is always negative
  2. B.A number that cannot be written as a fraction
  3. C.A number that is always greater than one
  4. D.A number that cannot be used in a calculation

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  • A number that cannot be written as a fraction

Explanation

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An irrational number is defined as a number that cannot be written as a fraction.

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