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prove that √2-√5 is an irrational number. in step by explanation.​

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Prove that 2+

5

is an irrational number.

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If possible, let us assume 2+

5

is a rational number.

2+

5

=

q

p

where p,q∈z,q

=0

2−

q

p

=−

5

q

2q−p

=−

5

⇒−

5

is a rational number

q

2q−p

is a rational number

But −

5

is not a rational number.

∴ Our supposition 2+

5

is a rational number is wrong.

⇒2+

5

is an irrational number

Answered by hitenderyadav7225
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Answer:

If possible, let us assume 2+

5

is a rational number.

2+

5

=

q

p

where p,q∈z,q

=0

2−

q

p

=−

5

q

2q−p

=−

5

⇒−

5

is a rational number

q

2q−p

is a rational number

But −

5

is not a rational number.

∴ Our supposition 2+

5

is a rational number is wrong.

⇒2+

5

is an irrational number.

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