Question

How does 1/root2 becoms a irrational number

Answer 1

Answer: 1/√2 is irrational. Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

First let us rationalize the denominator by multiplying with √2

1/√2 = √2/(√2×√2)

= √2/2

Since √2 is irrational, √2/2 is also irrational.

Note √2/2 = 0.701...........