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Answer:
The first choice, Pi + (-Pi) = 0
Discussion:
Pi is an irrational number. Saying the irrational numbers <u>are</u> closed under addition means if we add two irrational numbers we will get another irrational number. In our case, Pi + (-Pi) = 0, which is correct, BUT 0 is a <u>rational </u>number. This shows the set of irrational numbers is NOT closed under addition.
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MrB
Answer:
You make a factor tree for (-)40 where the factors of -40 are -8 and +5. This becomes (x+5)(x-8) which can be multiplied to get back to the starting point.
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