Prove that 3+√
2 is a rational number
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Step-by-step explanation:
3+√2 = a/b ,
where a and b are integers and b is not equal to zero ..
therefore, √2 = (3b - a)/b is rational as a, b and 3 are integers.
But this contradicts the fact that √2 is irrational.. So, it concludes that 3+√2 is irrational.
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