Sum of two irrational numbers is always irrational.

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2022-11-30

Sum of two irrational numbers is always irrational.

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Karly Donovan

Karly Donovan

Beginner2022-12-01Added 5 answers

Sum of two irrational numbers need not be always irrational.
Example:
Let the two numbers be 2+√3 and 2−√3.
These two numbers are irrational numbers.
When we add them, we get
2+√3+2−√3=4, which is a rational number.
Thus, the given statement is false.

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