Which of the following is an irrational number: - 1/29 , 0.343434..., √2/3 , or 87.9821? (1 point)

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To identify the irrational number among the options provided, let's analyze each one:

  1. -1/29: This is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction of two integers (-1 and 29).

  2. 0.343434...: This is a repeating decimal, which can also be expressed as a fraction (specifically, it equals 34/99), making it a rational number.

  3. √2/3: The square root of 2 (√2) is an irrational number, and when you divide it by 3, the result remains irrational. Therefore, √2/3 is irrational.

  4. 87.9821: This is a finite decimal, and it can be expressed as a fraction (e.g., 879821/10000), making it rational.

From the options given, the only irrational number is √2/3.

So, the answer is √2/3.