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Algebraic Numbers Real numbers that
can occur as roots of polynomial equations that have integer coefficients.
For example, all
rational numbers are
algebraic. So are all surds such
as Note: Real numbers which are not algebraic are known as transcendental numbers.
See also Irrational numbers, natural numbers, whole numbers, imaginary numbers, complex numbers
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, as well as numbers built from surds such as 
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Mathwords: Terms and Formulas from Algebra I to Calculus written, illustrated, and webmastered by Bruce Simmons |
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