Prove that 2+3root5 is irrational
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let us consider 2+3root5 is rational
then it can be represented in the form p/q
so,
2+3root5 = p/q
or root5 = (p-2q)/3p
but p and q are rational and root5 is not.
so 2+3root5 is irrational
then it can be represented in the form p/q
so,
2+3root5 = p/q
or root5 = (p-2q)/3p
but p and q are rational and root5 is not.
so 2+3root5 is irrational
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