Decide If the Number Is Rational or Irrational $- \sqrt { 289 }$

question 147

Multiple Choice

Decide if the number is rational or irrational.
- $- \sqrt { 289 }$

• A) -144
• B) -17
• C) Not a real number
• D) 17

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