prove that root 2 is a irrational number
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Let's suppose √2 is a rational number. Then we can write it √2 = a/b where a, b are whole numbers, b not zero. We additionally assume that this a/b is simplified to lowest terms, since that can obviously be done with any fraction.
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A proof that the square root of 2 is irrational.
2 = (2k) ²/b²
b² = 2k²
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