[Aurelius]

An irrational number is one that cannot be expressed as a quotient of two integers; the square root of two, for example, is irrational. An irrational number is called algebraic if it is the root of a polynomial with integer coefficients, as is the square root of two. A number which is not algebraic is called transcendental.

[LibKill]

Where the heck were you when I was flunking basic algebra? :)

I sure could have used your help.

[AmishDude]

Yeah, that too. I just figured anyone who cared, knew.

Boy was I wrong.

[Faraday]

Thanks for the explanation.