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Prove2√5 -3√3 is an irrational |
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Answer» ong>Answer: let 2√5-3√3 is a RATIONAL number so, √20-√27= R ( r is a rational number) SQUARING both side,we get ( √20-√27)^2 =R^2 20+27-2√540= R^2 47-2√540= R^2 2√540 = 47-R^2 √540 =47-R^2/2 as R is a rational number so 47-R^2/2 is also a rational number ,which says that √540 is a rational number and that CONTRADICT the FACT that √540 is an irrational number. Thus 2√5-3√3 is not a rational number but it's an irrational number.. |
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