Question

Evaluate the two sums and determine which statement is true. Enter the correct statement into the response box

Problem 1 Problem 2
0.5+34
3–√+25

Statement #1: Only Problem 1 has a rational sum.

Statement #2: Only Problem 2 has a rational sum.

Statement #3: Problem 1 and Problem 2 both have rational sums.

(1 point)
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The simplified values of both problems indicate Press enter key to drop response here.Response input area is true.

Answer 1

Statement #1 is true.

Reason: Problem 1 = 0.5 + 34 = 34.5, which is rational. Problem 2 = 25 + √3, which is irrational (√3 is irrational), so only Problem 1 has a rational sum.