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The number xx is irrational. Which statement about 10+x10 + x is true?\newlineChoices:\newline(A) 10+x10 + x is rational.\newline(B) 10+x10 + x is irrational.\newline(C) 10+x10 + x can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of xx.

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Q. The number xx is irrational. Which statement about 10+x10 + x is true?\newlineChoices:\newline(A) 10+x10 + x is rational.\newline(B) 10+x10 + x is irrational.\newline(C) 10+x10 + x can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of xx.
  1. Identify Number Nature: Identify the nature of the number 1010.1010 is a rational number because it can be expressed as a ratio of two integers (101\frac{10}{1}).
  2. Consider Number Sum: Consider the sum of a rational number and an irrational number. The sum of a rational number and an irrational number is always irrational. This is because if it were rational, then subtracting the rational number from both sides would leave an irrational number equal to a rational number, which is a contradiction.
  3. Apply Rule to Numbers: Apply the rule to the given numbers.\newlineSince 1010 is rational and xx is irrational, 10+x10 + x must be irrational.

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