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I had to deduce that sqrt 2 + sqrt 3 was irrational. The question then asks me is the converse true. I am not sure what this means though.
What is the Converse in a Conditional Statement?
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A conditional statement: If p, Then q.
The converse of the above conditional statement: If q, Then p.
The converse of the above conditional statement: If q, Then p.
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