is the base of the natural logarithm. The number v is irrational. Which statement about −v is true?Choices:(A) −v is rational.(B) −v is irrational.(C) −v can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of v.
Q. is the base of the natural logarithm. The number v is irrational. Which statement about −v is true?Choices:(A) −v is rational.(B) −v is irrational.(C) −v can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of v.
Identify e nature: Identify the nature of the number e. The base of the natural logarithm, e, is known to be an irrational number.
Consider v nature: Consider the nature of the number v. The problem states that v is an irrational number.
Analyze e−v: Analyze the expression e−v.Since both e and v are irrational, the difference between two irrational numbers can be either rational or irrational. It depends on the specific values of e and v.For example, if v were equal to e, then e−v would be 0, which is rational.However, if v were some other irrational number not related to e in a way that their difference produces a rational number, then e−v would remain irrational.
Determine correct choice: Determine the correct choice based on the analysis.Since e−v can be rational or irrational depending on the specific value of v, the correct statement is that e−v can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of v.
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