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The Definition and Significance of Irrational Numbers

In a professional technical report, you are asked to explain why certain mathematical constants, such as pi or the square root of 2, are classified as irrational numbers. Provide a definition of an irrational number, specifically addressing why it cannot be written as a fraction and describing the two unique characteristics of its decimal expansion. Finally, state what the existence of these numbers implies about the completeness of the number line according to your course materials.

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