Question

Prove that 552 is
5/2 is an irrational​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let us assume that (4−5

2

) is rational .

Subtract given number from 4, considering 4 is rational number. as we know difference of two rational numbers is rational.

4−(4−5

2

)is rational

⇒5

2

is rational

which is only possible if 5 is rational and

2

is rational.

As we know prouduct of two rational number s rational

But the fact is

2

is an irrational.

Which is contradictory to our assumption.

Hence, 4−5

2

is irrational . hence proved.