prove that √3+√4 is an irrational number
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let's assume that √3+√4 is rational
√3+√4=a
squaring both sides
[√3+√4]^2 =a^2
3+2√12+4=a^2
7+2√12=a^2
2√12=a^2 - 7
√12=(a^2 - 7)/2
we know that √12 is irrational ,that is LHS is irrational
hence RHS is also irrational.
therefore√3+√4 is irrational.
hope this helps..
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