Prove that if sum of two numbers is irrational then at least one of them is irrational. Use indirect proof.

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Chapter7: Real And Complex Numbers
Section7.1: The Field Of Real Numbers
Problem 19E: Prove that if is a nonzero rational number and is irrational, then is irrational.
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Use indirect proof. 

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