If the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial are (3+\sqrt{5}) and (3-\sqrt{5}), what is the type of their sum?
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Correct answer: Rational number
The sum is (3+\sqrt{5}+3-\sqrt{5}=6), which is rational. Conjugate irrational numbers often have a rational sum.
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Rational number
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The sum is (3+\sqrt{5}+3-\sqrt{5}=6), which is rational. Conjugate irrational numbers often have a rational sum.
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This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Polynomials. Topic: Irrational numbers and real numbers.
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