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10 June, 22:38

What happens when a rational number is added to an irrational number

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  1. 10 June, 22:41
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    Each time they assume the sum is rational; however, upon rearranging the terms of their equation, they get a contradiction (that an irrational number is equal to a rational number). 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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