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Mia says that anytime there is a radical in an addition expression, it automatically has an irrational number as the sum. Is she correct?(1 point)
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Yes, radicals are irrational.
Yes, radicals are irrational.
No, some radicals simplify to rational numbers.
No, some radicals simplify to rational numbers.
No, radicals always simplify to integers, so they are rational.
No, radicals always simplify to integers, so they are rational.
Yes, radicals can’t be simplified, so they must be irrational.
Yes, radicals can’t be simplified, so they must be irrational.
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No, some radicals simplify to rational numbers.
For example, √4 = 2, so √4 + 1 = 3 (rational). Radicals can sometimes simplify to integers or cancel, so their presence doesn't guarantee an irrational sum.
For example, √4 = 2, so √4 + 1 = 3 (rational). Radicals can sometimes simplify to integers or cancel, so their presence doesn't guarantee an irrational sum.
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