If (x) is irrational and (x+\sqrt{2}) is rational, which can be a possible form of (x)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (3-\sqrt{2})
Step 1: To make (x+\sqrt{2}) rational, (x) should contain a (-\sqrt{2}) part. Step 2: If (x=3-\sqrt{2}), then (x+\sqrt{2}=3), which is rational. Step 3: Look for cancellation of the irrational part.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(3-\sqrt{2})
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: To make (x+\sqrt{2}) rational, (x) should contain a (-\sqrt{2}) part. Step 2: If (x=3-\sqrt{2}), then (x+\sqrt{2}=3), which is rational. Step 3: Look for cancellation of the irrational part.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: Irrational numbers.