Question

Describe the set of numbers that are real numbers but cannot be expressed as one integer divided by another.

a. negative
b. improper
c. irrational
d. rational

Answer 1

The set of numbers that are real numbers but cannot be expressed as one integer divided by another is:

**c. irrational**

Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers, whereas rational numbers can. Examples of irrational numbers include \(\pi\) and \(\sqrt{2}\).