suppose that p and r are rational numbers and r is an irrational number. which expression represents a irrational number

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The given conditions state that \( p \) and \( r \) are rational numbers and \( r \) is an irrational number. However, it seems there might be a misunderstanding since it is mentioned that \( r \) is both rational and irrational.

If we assume \( p \) is a rational number and \( r \) is an irrational number (not both), here are a few expressions that would represent an irrational number:

  1. \( p + r \) — The sum of a rational number and an irrational number is always irrational.
  2. \( p \cdot r \) — The product of a rational non-zero number and an irrational number is always irrational.
  3. \( r^2 \) — The square of an irrational number is also irrational.
  4. \( \sqrt{r} \) — If \( r \) is a positive irrational number, then \( \sqrt{r} \) is also irrational.

Among these examples, any of \( p + r \) or \( p \cdot r \) effectively illustrates that combining rational and irrational numbers results in an irrational number.