Write two linear functions, f(x) and g(x). For example, f(x) = 3x – 7 and g(x) = –2x + 5. Then see whether f(x) – (–g(x)) is equivalent to f(x)+ g(x). Hint: To find –g(x), just change the signs of all the terms in g(x). Discuss whether you think your results would apply to every function.

1- is the product of two rational numbers irrational or rational? first, make a hypothesis by multiplying two rational numbers. then, use variables such as x=a/b and y=c/d and the closure property of integers to prove your hypothesis. 2- what do you think the product of a nonzero rational number and an irrational number is? is it rational or irrational? make use of variables, the closure property of integers, and possibly a proof by contradiction to prove your hypothesis. 3- why do we have to specify that the rational number must be nonzero when we determine what the product of a nonzero rational number and an irrational number is? if the rational number were 0, would it give us the same result we found in part b?