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  • 17-08-2022
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Why the sum of a rational and irrational number is irrational

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Answer:

I looked it up, but here's the answer why:

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the assumption that the sum of a rational and irrational number is rational leads to a contradiction, the sum must be irrational.

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