Algebra II : Algebra II

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #4 : Types Of Numbers

Which of these numbers is prime?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

For a number to be prime it must only have factors of one and itself.

10 has factors 1, 2, 5, 10.

15 has factors 1, 3, 5, 15.

18 has factors 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18.

The only factors of 13 are 1 and 13. As such it is prime.

Example Question #6 : Types Of Numbers

Which of the below is an irrational number?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Irrational numbers are defined by the fact that they cannot be written as a fraction which means that the decimals continue forever. 

Looking at our possible answer choices we see,

 is already in fraction form

 which is an imaginary number but still rational.

Therefore since,

 

we can conclude it is irrational.

Example Question #7 : Types Of Numbers

Which of the following describes the type of ?

Possible Answers:

None of these options describe .

 is imaginary, rational

 is real, rational

 is real, irrational

 is imaginary, irrational

Correct answer:

 is real, irrational

Explanation:

An irrational number is a number that cannot be written in fraction form. In other words a nonrepeating decimal is an irrational number.

The  is an irrational number. 

 is a real number with a value of .

Therefore, . This is a real but irrational number.

Example Question #6 : Types Of Numbers

What is the most specific classification for the x-intercepts to the equation graphed:

Exam transform 2

Possible Answers:

rational

imaginary

irrational

real

integer

Correct answer:

imaginary

Explanation:

The graph shown never intersects with the x-axis. This means that the x-intercepts must be imaginary.

Example Question #7 : Types Of Numbers

What is the most specific classification for

Possible Answers:

irrational

natural number

imaginary

rational

counting number

Correct answer:

irrational

Explanation:

The square root of 5 is irrational since it is a non-terminating, non-repeating decimal that cannot be expressed as a fraction.

Example Question #5081 : Algebra Ii

Which of the following is a rational number?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 A rational number is a number that can be expressed in the form p/q. in this case p=3 and q=1. The other answers are irrational because they cannot be expressed as whole numbers or fractions.

Example Question #11 : Types Of Numbers

What sets do the numbers  have in common?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Step 1: Define the different sets:

Rational: Any number that can be expressed as a fraction (improper/proper form) (example: )
Irrational: Any number whose decimal expansion cannot be written as a fraction. (example: )
Real numbers: The combination of all numbers that belong in the Rational and the Irrational set.  (Example: )
Integers: All whole numbers from . (Example: )
Natural Numbers (AKA Counting numbers): All numbers greater than or equal to 1, 

Step 2: Let's categorize the numbers given in the question to these sets above:

 belongs to the set of rational numbers, natural numbers, and integers.
 belongs to the set of rational numbers and integers.
 belongs to the set of rational numbers.

Step 3: Analyze each number closely and pull out any sets where all three numbers belong..

All three numbers belong to the set of rational numbers.

In math, we symbolize rational numbers as .
So, all three numbers belong to the sets .

Example Question #31 : Number Theory

Which of the following are natural numbers?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The definition of natural numbers states that the number may not be negative, and must be countable where:

Decimal places and fractions are also not allowed.

The value of fifty percent equates to .

The only possible answer is:  

Example Question #31 : Number Theory

Which of the following represents a natural number?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Natural numbers are numbers can be countable.  Natural numbers cannot be negative.  They are whole numbers which include zero.

The fraction given is not a natural number.

Notice that the imaginary term  can be reduced.  Recall that , and .  This means that .

The answer is:  

Example Question #5082 : Algebra Ii

Try without a calculator.

True or false:

The set  includes only rational numbers.

Possible Answers:

True

False

Correct answer:

True

Explanation:

A rational number, by definition, is one that can be expressed as a quotient of integers. Each of the fractions in the set -  - is such a number. The sole integer, 1, is also rational, since any integer can be expressed as the quotient of the integer itself and 1.

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