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Question 2 • Algebra II

Which statement is true about the sum of two rational numbers?

Answer
A
It can never be written as a fraction.
B
It can never be written a terminating decimal.
C
It can always be written as a fraction.
D
It can always be written as a repeating decimal.

Explanation

A rational number is any number that can be written as a fraction of integers, with a nonzero denominator. If two rational numbers are added, their sum can also be written as a fraction by using a common denominator. Therefore, the true statement is that the sum can always be written as a fraction.

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