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If (\sqrt{a}+\sqrt{b}) is rational and (a,b) are distinct prime numbers, which conclusion is correct?
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Correct answer: This is impossible
Square roots of distinct primes are different irrationals and their sum cannot be rational. In exams do not assume independent radicals can combine to a rational number.
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This is impossible
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Square roots of distinct primes are different irrationals and their sum cannot be rational. In exams do not assume independent radicals can combine to a rational number.
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This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Polynomials. Topic: Irrational numbers and real numbers.
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