Are there any irrational numbers that have a difference of a rational number?

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2022-11-17

Are there any irrational numbers that have a difference of a rational number?

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fonfonvkdpf

fonfonvkdpf

Beginner2022-11-18Added 13 answers

If q is a rational number, and a is an irrational number, then q + a is irrational, ( q + a ) a = q.
Alvin Parks

Alvin Parks

Beginner2022-11-19Added 1 answers

Let x = 2 and y = 2 1. Clearly, x , y I . Now,
x y = 2 2 + 1 = 1 Q .

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