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Question
In the following equation, find which variables x, y, z etc. represent rational or irrational number:
x2 = 5
Solution
Given that x2 = 5
Now we have to find the value of x
Since, x2 = 5
`rArrx = sqrt5`
So it x is an irrational number
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