Prove that 3 + √5 is an irrational number
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⇒ 3 + 5 = p q , where p and q are the integers and q ≠0. Since p , q and 3 are integers. So, p - 3 q q is a rational number. ... Hence, is an irrational number.
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Step-by-step explanation:
If ✓5 is irrational.
✓5 = a/b. (assume )
✓5*b = a
✓ 5b = a
By squaring both sides
(✓5b²) = (a²)
5b² = a
Now take a= (5a1)²
5b² = (5a1)²
5b² = 25a1²
b² = 25a1² / 5
b² = 5a1²
= 5 is factor of both a and b.
i.e. ✓5 is irrational number.
so, 3 +✓5 is also irrational.
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