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Prove that (5 + 3√2) is irrational. |
Answer» Let us assume that (5 + 3√2 ) is rational. Subtract 5 form given number, considering 5 is a rational number. As we know, Difference of two rational numbers is a rational. (5 + 3√2 ) – 5 is rational 3√2 is rational And, 3 is rational and √2 is rational. (Product of two rational numbers is rational) √2 is rational Which is contradictory to our assumption. So, (5 + 3√2 ) is irrational |
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