prove that 5 + 3 root 2 is irrational
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Let 5 +3√2 be rational no.
5 +3√2 = p/q
Where p and q are co prime and q≠0
3√2 =p/q - 5
√2 = p/3q - 5/3
In LHS there is Irrational no. And in RHS there is rational no.
This is not possible. This contradiction arise due to our wrong assumption. Thus 5 +3√2 is Irrational no.
Hence proved
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