Question

change 12 into irrational number form ,pls show it step by stem with more examples , because i am studing it first time

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for posting.

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Answer

$\boxed {\sqrt{12}}$

$\text {To change 12 into a irrational number you would need to convert it into a square root.}$

What is a square root?

According to the Google dictionary a square root is a number that produces a specified quantity when multiplied by itself.

When is a Square root root irrational?

A square root is irrational when it is not a perfect square.

Let's solve.

In order to make 12 an irrational number it must be a square root because the square root of 12 is not a perfect square.

$\sqrt{12}$

Hence, the answer would be $\sqrt{12}$

Let me know if you have any further questions!

@Hybolt