Question

Prove that 2-V3 is irrational, given that v3 is irrational​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

3

is irrational number

Let 2+

3

is rational number.

then 2+

3

=

q

p

3

=

q

p−2q

Since

3

is irrational number but

q

p−2q

is rational it mean

irrational = rational

which contradict,

∴ our assumption is wrong and

2+

3

is irrational number.