3. Let z be the number with the decimal expression 0.a1 a2 a3 a4..., where an is the remainder of n upon division by 7. Is x rational? Justify your answer.

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3. Let x be the number with the decimal expression 0.a₁ α2 a3 a4..., where an is the
remainder of n upon division by 7. Is x rational? Justify your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Let x be the number with the decimal expression 0.a₁ α2 a3 a4..., where an is the remainder of n upon division by 7. Is x rational? Justify your answer.
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