To express the value of [tex]\(\sqrt{25}\)[/tex] as a rational number in simplest form, follow these steps:
1. Identify the value of [tex]\(\sqrt{25}\)[/tex]: The square root of 25 is 5. This is because [tex]\(5 \times 5 = 25\)[/tex].
2. Express the result as a fraction or mixed number: Since the square root of 25 is 5, and 5 is already an integer, it can be represented as a fraction where the numerator is 5 and the denominator is 1. Thus, the fraction form is:
[tex]\[
\frac{5}{1}
\][/tex]
3. Simplify, if necessary: In this case, [tex]\(\frac{5}{1}\)[/tex] is already in its simplest form because the numerator and the denominator have no common factors other than 1.
Therefore, the rational number corresponding to [tex]\(\sqrt{25}\)[/tex] can be expressed as [tex]\( \boxed{5} \)[/tex].
