Is the number 6 + 2 rational or irrational?

Answer 1

To determine whether the number \( 6 + 2 \) is rational or irrational, we first compute its value.

\[ 6 + 2 = 8 \]

A rational number is defined as any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction \( \frac{p}{q} \), where \( p \) and \( q \) are integers and \( q \) is not zero. Since \( 8 \) can be written as \( \frac{8}{1} \), it is a rational number.

Therefore, \( 6 + 2 \) is a rational number.