prove that 3+2√5 is irrational
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Let us assume, to the contrary, that 3 + 2√5 is rational.
3 + 2√5 = a/ b
2√5 =a/b -3
√5 =a-3b/2b
√5 is rational.
This contradicta the fact that √5 is irrational.
So our supposition is incorrect.
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