Question

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

A) The sum of x and is a rational number

B) The sum of x and y is an imaginary number

C) The sum of x and y is an irrational number

D) The sum of x and y is neither rational or irrational

Answer 1

The answer is A.

Explanation:

Rational numbers are any real numbers (including negatives) and -5 + -4 = -9 which is a real number, so it is rational.