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Which is the correct statement :-

A

`sqrt2+sqrt5=sqrt7`

B

`sqrt2+sqrt5lesqrt7`

C

`sqrt2+sqrt5ltsqrt7`

D

`sqrt2+sqrt5gtsqrt7`

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the given statements regarding the sum of square roots and compare them with the square root of 7. Let's go through the solution step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the Statements We have four options to evaluate: 1. \( \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5} = \sqrt{7} \) 2. \( \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5} \leq \sqrt{7} \) 3. \( \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5} < \sqrt{7} \) 4. \( \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{7} > \sqrt{7} \) ### Step 2: Square Both Sides To compare \( \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5} \) with \( \sqrt{7} \), we will square both sides of the first statement: \[ (\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5})^2 \quad \text{and} \quad (\sqrt{7})^2 \] ### Step 3: Expand the Left Side Using the formula \( (a + b)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + 2ab \): \[ (\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5})^2 = (\sqrt{2})^2 + (\sqrt{5})^2 + 2 \cdot \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{5} \] Calculating this gives: \[ = 2 + 5 + 2\sqrt{10} = 7 + 2\sqrt{10} \] ### Step 4: Calculate the Right Side The right side is simply: \[ (\sqrt{7})^2 = 7 \] ### Step 5: Compare the Two Sides Now we compare: \[ 7 + 2\sqrt{10} \quad \text{and} \quad 7 \] Since \( 2\sqrt{10} \) is a positive number, we can conclude: \[ 7 + 2\sqrt{10} > 7 \] Thus, we have: \[ \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5} > \sqrt{7} \] ### Step 6: Evaluate the Options From our analysis, we see that: - The first statement is false. - The second statement is false. - The third statement is false. - The fourth statement \( \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{7} > \sqrt{7} \) is true since \( \sqrt{2} > 0 \). Therefore, the correct statement is: **Option 4: \( \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{7} > \sqrt{7} \)**.
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