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Is 10+ √42 rational?

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Answer:

This not a rational... means answer is false

Explanation:

User Paulo Coghi
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Answer:

No.

Explanation:

Rational numbers can be rewritten as fractions or have a terminating decimal.

We see that √42 will be a never ending decimal. Therefore, the entire expression would become irrational.

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