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No. Here is a counter-example:

x = 1 + sqrt(2)

y = 2 - sqrt(2)

x and y are irrational.

x + y = 3 is rational.

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x = 1 + sqrt(2) y = 2 - sqrt(2)

x and y are irrational.

x + y = 3 is rational.

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