The number r is irrational. Which statement about r+5 is true?Choices:(A)r+5 is rational.(B)r+5 is irrational.(C)r+5 can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of r.
Q. The number r is irrational. Which statement about r+5 is true?Choices:(A)r+5 is rational.(B)r+5 is irrational.(C)r+5 can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of r.
Identify Number 5: Identify the nature of the number 5.5 is a whole number, and all whole numbers are rational numbers.
Sum of Numbers: Consider the sum of an irrational number and a rational number. The sum of an irrational number r and a rational number 5 will always be irrational. This is because adding a rational number to an irrational number does not result in a number that can be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
Truth of Statements: Determine the truth of the given statements based on the sum of r and 5. Since r is irrational and 5 is rational, their sum r+5 cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers, which means r+5 is irrational.
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