01 Let \(r\) be a rational number and \(x\) be an irrational number. Which of the following conclusions is always true?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. \(r+x\) is an irrational number.
Explanation: If \(r+x\) were rational, subtracting the rational number \(r\) would make \(x\) rational, a contradiction. Hence A is correct. Option B is also false because the difference remains irrational. Use contradiction in such questions.