Circle the irrational number and explain what makes it irrational. (a) 43/2 (b) 3-2 (c) 31/2 (d) 9-1/2

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12. Circle the irrational number and explain what makes it irrational.
(a) 43/2

(b) 3-2

(c) 31/2

(d) 9-1/2

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(a) 43/2

(b) 3-2

(c) 31/2

(d) 9-1/2

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