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Prove that (2 - 3√5) is irrational. |
Answer» Let us assume that 2 – 3√5 is rational. Subtract given number form 2, considering 2 is a rational number. As we know, Difference of two rational numbers is a rational. 2 – (2 – 3√5) is rational 3√5 is rational Above result is possible if 3 is rational and √5 is rational. Because, product of two rational numbers is rational But the fact is √5 is an irrational Our assumption is wrong, and (2 – 3√5) is irrational |
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