(HELP MEH) Why is √​5​​ irrational? A.) because it is less than one B.) because it has no opposite C.) because all square roots are irrational D.) because it cannot be expressed as a ratio of integers

Mathematics · College · Sun Jan 24 2021

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Here, option (D) is correct.

√​5​​  is irrational number because it cannot be expressed in the form of p/q. Rational number are the numbers which can be expressed in the form of p/q (where, q ≠ 0).

 

So, option (D) is correct.