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Prove that (2 - 3√5) is irrational.

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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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