Incorrect Homework Statement: Identifying an Error in a Given Problem

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The discussion centers around an incorrect homework statement regarding the value of pi. Participants clarify that while pi is often approximated as 3.14, it is actually an irrational number and cannot be expressed as a simple decimal. The distinction between approximation and exact value is emphasized, highlighting that pi is transcendental and has infinite, non-repeating digits. The conversation also references external resources for further understanding of pi. Accurate comprehension of pi is crucial for solving related mathematical problems correctly.
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The one that I check marked is incorrect, am I missing something?
 
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-EquinoX- said:
The one that I check marked is incorrect, am I missing something?
You might like to reconsider that statement about pi, Equi.
 
hmm.. isn't pi = 3.14?
 
-EquinoX- said:
hmm.. isn't pi = 3.14?

Pi is an irrational number, 3.14 is very much rational. What do you think?
 
-EquinoX- said:
hmm.. isn't pi = 3.14?

Pi is approximately 3.14 (to two decimal places), not equal to.
 

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