Prove that √5 is irrational number
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Step-by-step explanation:
Say, √5 is a rational number. ∴ It can be expressed in the form p/q where p,q are co-prime integers. ... Therefore, p/q is not a rational number. This proves that √5 is an irrational number.
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Let us assume that √5 is a rational number.
we know that the rational numbers are in the form of p/q form where p,q are intezers.
so, √5 = p/q
p = √5q
we know that 'p' is a rational number. so √5 q must be rational since it equals to p
but it doesnt occurs with √5 since its not an intezer
therefore, p =/= √5q
this contradicts the fact that √5 is an irrational number
hence our assumption is wrong and √5 is an irrational number.
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