Question

determine if $sqrt{16}$ is rational or irrational and give a reason for your answer. answer the number $sqrt{16}$ is because

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the square - root value

$\sqrt{16}=4$

Step2: Recall the definition of rational numbers

A rational number is a number that can be written as a fraction $\frac{p}{q}$ where $p,q\in\mathbb{Z}$ and $q
eq0$. Since $4=\frac{4}{1}$, it is rational.

Answer:

rational; it can be written as the fraction $\frac{4}{1}$ (where 4 and 1 are integers and 1 is non - zero)