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Prove thar 3 + Г5 is irrational |
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Answer» Answer: Let us suppose 3+root 5 is rational. =>3+root 5 is in the FORM of p/q where p and q are INTEGERS and q is not =0 =>root5=p/q-3 =>root 5=p-3q/q as p, q and 3 are integers p-3q/3 is a rational number. =>root 5 is a rational number. but we know that root 5 is an IRRATIONAL number. this is an contradiction. this contradiction has arisen because of our wrong ASSUMPTION that 3+root 5 is a rational number. hence 3+ root 5 is an irrational number. |
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