the number 23 is an irrational number because the square root of 23 is 4.795831523... Explain why this is not a true statement?
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Look up irrational number in the dictionary or on Google.
Irrational numbers cannot be written as a simple fraction, which the square root of 23 is. 23 can be written as a simple fraction (so maybe 46/2 or 23/1 or any other equivalent fraction).
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