prove that 3root 2 is irrational
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Let 3 √2 be rational
Therefore we can find two co-prime integers a, b (b≠0) such that
3 √2=a/b
√2=a/3b
a/3b is rational as a and b are integers .
Therefore, √3 should be rational.
But this contradict the fact that √3 is irrational.Therefore, our assumption is wrong. Hence, 3√2 is irrational
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