Prove that 3 + 2√5 is irrational
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3+2root 5 is an irrational number
Step-by-step explanation:
Let 3+2oot 5 be a rational no. a
therefore,
3+2root 5 = a
2 root5 = a‐3
root 5 = a‐3/2
therefore,
root 5 is an irrational number
therefore,
a‐3/2 is a rational number
therefore,
it is not possible that a rational is equal to irrational
Hence, proved 3+2root is an irrational number
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