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The number y y is rational. Which statement about 3+y \sqrt{3} + y is true?\newlineChoices:\newline(A) 3+y \sqrt{3} + y is rational.\newline(B) 3+y \sqrt{3} + y is irrational.\newline(C) 3+y \sqrt{3} + y can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of y y .

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Q. The number y y is rational. Which statement about 3+y \sqrt{3} + y is true?\newlineChoices:\newline(A) 3+y \sqrt{3} + y is rational.\newline(B) 3+y \sqrt{3} + y is irrational.\newline(C) 3+y \sqrt{3} + y can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of y y .
  1. Identify Type of 3\sqrt{3}: Identify whether 3\sqrt{3} is a rational or irrational number.\newlineSince 33 is not a perfect square, 3\sqrt{3} is an irrational number.
  2. Nature of Sum: Consider the nature of the sum of a rational number and an irrational number. The sum of a rational number and an irrational number is always irrational.
  3. Application to 3+y\sqrt{3} + y: Apply the above principle to 3+y\sqrt{3} + y. Since yy is rational and 3\sqrt{3} is irrational, 3+y\sqrt{3} + y must be irrational.

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