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Prove that (5 – 2√3) is an irrational number. |
Answer» Let us assume that (5 – 2√3) is a rational. Subtract given number form 5, considering 5 is a rational number. As we know, Difference of two rational numbers is a rational. 5 – (5 – 2√3) is rational 2√3 is rational Which is only possible if 2 is rational and √3 is rational As we know, product of two rational number is rational. But the fact is √3 is an irrational. Which is contradict to our assumption. (5 – 2√3) is an irrational number. |
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