Single Choice

The fact that $$3+2\sqrt{5}$$ is irrational is because

ASum of two irrational numbers is rational
BSum of two irrational numbers is irrational
CSum of a rational and an irrational number is irrational
Correct Answer
DSum of a rational and an irrational number is rational

Solution

$$3$$ is a rational number and $$2\sqrt5$$ is an irrational number

Sum of a rational and irrational number is irrational, so $$3+2\sqrt5$$ is irrational.


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