prove that 3√2 ia irrational
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let us assume 3√2 is rational.
So, 3√2 = a/b
√2 = 1/3(a/b)
a and b are integers, a/b is rational, 1/3(a/b) is rational.
Therefore, √2 is rational.
But, we know that √2 is irrational.
This contradicts our assumption that 3√2 is rational.
Therefore, 3√2 is irrational.
Hence, proved
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