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If x is a rational number and y is a repeating decimal, which statement describes the sum of x and y?

A) The sum of x and y is a rational number.
B) The sum of x and y is an irrational number.
C) The sum of x and y is neither rational nor irrational.
D) The sum of x and y may be a rational number or an irrational number.

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User Leilani
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Answer:

A)

Explanation:

I would say it would be A) becuase of the fact that when you add two rational numbers, the result ALWAYS is rational. and a repeating decimal counts as a rational number.

Hope this helps!

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User Gal Blank
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Answer:

a

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