Questions tagged [irrational-numbers]

Questions about real numbers not expressible as the quotient of two integers. For questions on determining whether a number is irrational, use the (rationality-testing) tag instead.

An irrational number is a real number that cannot be expressed as a quotient of two integers, i.e. cannot be expressed in the form $\dfrac{a}{b}$, with $a,b\in\mathbb{Z}$. We write $\mathbb{I}=\mathbb{R}\setminus\mathbb{Q}$.

Some examples of irrational numbers are $\sqrt{2}, e, \pi$ and $\zeta(3)$.

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How to prove that: $\sqrt{25!+3} \in \mathbb{R}\setminus\mathbb{Q}$

How can I prove that: $$\sqrt{25!+3} \in \mathbb{R}\setminus\mathbb{Q}?$$ Thanks!
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Is the constant $e$ infinitely long?

The number $e = 2.718281828...$ is the base of the natural logarithm. Its decimal representation is infinitely long. Why does this mathematical constant contain an infinite number? What is the reason behind this? added for clearance: it contains…
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Proof that there are infinitely many irrational numbers!

I want to prove that there are infinitely many irrational numbers! How can I do that? I don't know where or how to start so any hint is appreciated. Thanks! :)
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Refute the assertion that $a^b$ is irrational for all irrational real numbers $a$,$b$.

I found this exercise in the first tome of Ken Binmore's Foundations of Analysis. I know that similar questions exist in MSE so I will try to avoid the duplicate. I know also Eugenia Cheng (2004) found this proof unsatisfying. Nevertheless I have…
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Finding the digits of φ in π

What are the chances of finding the digits of φ within π ? I realize we can find irrational numbers within π. Even by simply shifting the decimal, we can end up with new irrational numbers, which we can say are "within π". But what are the chances…
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Evaluate $(\sqrt{3})^{11}$ (Evaluate Square Root $3$ to the power of $11$)

I know the answer is $243 \sqrt 3$ but in my maths book they got $(\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3) (\sqrt 3)$ but then they only took the first $5$ out of the $11$ $(\sqrt…
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Infinite number of irrational numbers between 0 and 1?

Basically, I am asking if this is true. $$|\{z\mid 0
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Closed form representation of an irrational number

Can an arbitrary non-terminating and non-repeating decimal be represented in any other way? For example if I construct such a number like 0.1 01 001 0001 ... (which is irrational by definition), can it be represented in a closed form using algebraic…
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Sum of square root of non perfect square positive integers is always irrational?

Let $S$ be a set of positive integers such that no element of $S$ is a perfect square. Is it true that $\sum_{s_i \in S} \sqrt{s_i}$ is always irrational? Motivation. Suppose the length of the circumference of a polygon whose nodes are located on…
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When do we know for sure that we have the correct digits of an irrational number?

This comes from a programming assignment I was given using MATLAB. The objective was to calculate the difference between $\pi/4$ and the Leibniz series for computing $\pi/4$ with $n = 200$. This series appears to converge relatively slowly, and so…
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Proof that dividing irrational number by an irrational number can result in an integer?

How can I prove that dividing an irrational number by an irrational number (besides itself) can result in an integer?
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How to know equation solution irrational

I would appreciate if somebody could help me with the following problem Q: Is the solution of the equation $$2\cos^2\pi x+\cos \pi x-2=0 $$ irrational ?
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Prove that if $x$ and $y$ are irrational numbers, there exists an irrational number $z$ such that $y < z < x$

My teacher proposed this question a few days ago along with the similar case for rational numbers. I've already figured out the proof for rational numbers (just prove that their arithmetic mean is rational), but I'm not really sure where to start…
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Solving surds without compairing

Question: Let $a + \sqrt{2b} = 3 - 2\sqrt{2}$ .Find the value of $a - \sqrt{2b}$ What I did: I compared the whole numbers and the irrational numbers in both sides and calculated the answer $3 + 2\sqrt{2}$. However, I am not very satisfied to do it…
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Need help to simplify irrational equation

I have faced a problem simplifying this equation. . I tried to solve it this way: , but I just can't get the correct answer. This equation is from high school course, so it must have quite a simple solution, so maybe you will be able to help me :)
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