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what plus what equals a irrational number
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An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction, meaning it cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers. Examples of irrational numbers include \( \sqrt{2} \), \( \pi \), and \( e \).
In terms of addition, there are several combinations of numbers that can lead to an irrational sum. Here are a few examples:
1. **Rational + Irrational**: Adding a rational number (like 1) to an irrational number (like \( \sqrt{2} \)):
\[
1 + \sqrt{2} = 1 + 1.414... \approx 2.414...
\]
This result is irrational.
2. **Irrational + Irrational**: Adding two irrational numbers can also yield an irrational number. For example:
\[
\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3} \quad \text{(this sum is irrational)}
\]
3. **Rational + Rational**: Adding two rational numbers will always result in a rational number, so this doesn't work to create an irrational number.
4. **Irrational - Rational**: Subtracting a rational number from an irrational number yields an irrational result. For example:
\[
\sqrt{2} - 1 \quad \text{(this result is also irrational)}
\]
Thus, you can create an irrational number by adding or subtracting a rational number to/from an irrational number or by adding two irrational numbers together.
In terms of addition, there are several combinations of numbers that can lead to an irrational sum. Here are a few examples:
1. **Rational + Irrational**: Adding a rational number (like 1) to an irrational number (like \( \sqrt{2} \)):
\[
1 + \sqrt{2} = 1 + 1.414... \approx 2.414...
\]
This result is irrational.
2. **Irrational + Irrational**: Adding two irrational numbers can also yield an irrational number. For example:
\[
\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3} \quad \text{(this sum is irrational)}
\]
3. **Rational + Rational**: Adding two rational numbers will always result in a rational number, so this doesn't work to create an irrational number.
4. **Irrational - Rational**: Subtracting a rational number from an irrational number yields an irrational result. For example:
\[
\sqrt{2} - 1 \quad \text{(this result is also irrational)}
\]
Thus, you can create an irrational number by adding or subtracting a rational number to/from an irrational number or by adding two irrational numbers together.