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A student says that \(\sqrt{2}+\sqrt{8}\) is an irrational number. Why is the statement correct?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Since \(\sqrt{8}=2\sqrt{2}\), the sum is \(3\sqrt{2}\), which is irrational.

\(\sqrt{8}=\sqrt{4\times2}=2\sqrt{2}\). Therefore, \(\sqrt{2}+\sqrt{8}=\sqrt{2}+2\sqrt{2}=3\sqrt{2}\). Since \(\sqrt{2}\) is irrational, its product with a non-zero rational number such as 3 is also irrational. Hence the sum is irrational. Option C uses the incorrect rule \(\sqrt{a}+\sqrt{b}=\sqrt{a+b}\). Exam tip: simplify each surd first and then combine like surds.

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Real NumbersIrrational NumbersSurdsSquare RootsNumber SystemsMathematicsClass 9 Mcq

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