Question

Consider that x = −5 and y = −4. Which statement is true about x + y?

Question 17 options:

The sum of x and y is a rational number.


The sum of x and y is an imaginary number.


The sum of x and y is an irrational number.


The sum of x and y is neither rational nor irrational.

Answer 1

The sum of x and y is a rational number.

Explanation:

-5 + -4 = -9

-9 is a rational number