express that ✓2 id an irrational number
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let √ 2 is an rational number.
So, √2 = p/q (where p and q are co-prime number and q is not equal to 0)
Squaring Both Sides-
2 = p^2 / q^2
Cross Multiplying-
q^2 = 2 p^2 ………………………………………(1)
So, We can say that q^2 is divisible by 2 and q is also divisible by 2.
Let q = 2 r
Squaring Both Sides-
q^2 = 4 r^2 ………………………………………(2)
From Eq. 1 and 2-
2 p^2 = 4 r^2
Dividing Both Sides By 2-
p^2 = 2 r^2
So, We can say that p^2 is divisible by 2 and p is also divisible by 2.
From This we have reach a conclusion that p and q both divisible by 2.
It contradict the fact that p and q are co-prime numbers.
So, Our Supposition is wrong.
Hence, we can say that √2 is an irrational number.
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