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Sum of Two Irrational Numbers

Statement: The sum of two irrational numbers may be rational or irrational.

Like the product of two irrational numbers, the sum of two irrational numbers will also result in a rational or irrational number.

For example, if we add two irrational numbers, say 3√2+ 4√3, a sum is an irrational number.

But, let us consider another example, (3+4√2) + (-4√2 ), the sum is 3, which is a rational number.

So, we should be very careful while adding and multiplying two irrational numbers, because it might result in an irrational number or a rational number.



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