Question

Name the sets of numbers to which each number belongs.

$\sqrt{\mathbf{17}}$

Short answer

Irrational numbers and Real numbers.

Step-by-step solution

– Description of step.

Irrational numbers are the real numbers which cannot be expressed in terms of fractions.

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All numbers that we see in everyday life are real numbers.

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From step 1 and step 2 it can be concluded that $\sqrt{17}$ belongs to set of irrational numbers and real numbers.