If `x=(sqrt(3)+1)/(sqrt(3)-1)+(sqrt(3)-1)/(sqrt(3)+1)+(sqrt(3)-2)/(sqrt(3)+2)`, then the value of `x^(2)+(39/x)^(2)` is 110.
B
Every integer is a whole number
C
Between two rational numbers there exists infinite number of integers.
D
None of these
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To solve the question of selecting the correct statement, we will analyze each option step by step.
### Step 1: Analyze Option 1
The first option states a mathematical expression involving square roots and rationalization.
1. **Expression**:
\[
\frac{\sqrt{3} + 1}{\sqrt{3} - 1} + \frac{\sqrt{3} - 1}{\sqrt{3} + 1} + \frac{\sqrt{3} - 2}{\sqrt{3} + 2}
\]
2. **Rationalize** the first term:
\[
\frac{(\sqrt{3} + 1)(\sqrt{3} + 1)}{(\sqrt{3} - 1)(\sqrt{3} + 1)} = \frac{(\sqrt{3} + 1)^2}{3 - 1} = \frac{3 + 2\sqrt{3} + 1}{2} = \frac{4 + 2\sqrt{3}}{2} = 2 + \sqrt{3}
\]
3. **Rationalize** the second term:
\[
\frac{(\sqrt{3} - 1)(\sqrt{3} - 1)}{(\sqrt{3} + 1)(\sqrt{3} - 1)} = \frac{(\sqrt{3} - 1)^2}{2} = \frac{3 - 2\sqrt{3} + 1}{2} = \frac{4 - 2\sqrt{3}}{2} = 2 - \sqrt{3}
\]
4. **Rationalize** the third term:
\[
\frac{(\sqrt{3} - 2)(\sqrt{3} - 2)}{(\sqrt{3} + 2)(\sqrt{3} - 2)} = \frac{(\sqrt{3} - 2)^2}{3 - 4} = -(\sqrt{3} - 2)^2 = -(\sqrt{3}^2 - 4\sqrt{3} + 4) = -(-1 + 4\sqrt{3} - 4) = 4 - 4\sqrt{3}
\]
5. **Combine all terms**:
\[
(2 + \sqrt{3}) + (2 - \sqrt{3}) + (4 - 4\sqrt{3}) = 4 + 4 - 4\sqrt{3} = 8 - 4\sqrt{3}
\]
This does not equal \( \frac{39}{x} \) as stated. Therefore, **Option 1 is incorrect**.
### Step 2: Analyze Option 2
The second option states that "Every integer is a whole number."
- **Definition**: Whole numbers include 0 and all positive integers (1, 2, 3,...). Integers include negative numbers as well (-1, -2, -3,...).
- **Conclusion**: Since integers can be negative, not every integer is a whole number. Thus, **Option 2 is incorrect**.
### Step 3: Analyze Option 3
The third option states that "Between two rational numbers, there exists an infinite number of integers."
- **Example**: Consider two rational numbers, say 1 and 2. The integers between them are just 1 and 2, which are finite.
- **Conclusion**: Therefore, there cannot be an infinite number of integers between two rational numbers. Hence, **Option 3 is incorrect**.
### Step 4: Analyze Option 4
The fourth option states "None of these are correct."
- Since all previous options (1, 2, and 3) have been shown to be incorrect, **Option 4 must be correct**.
### Final Conclusion
The correct statement is **Option 4: None of these are correct**.
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