Question

prove that root 2 is irrational and hence prove that 3 + 5 root 2 is irrational​

Answer 1

Answer:

(Assumed) They must be in the form of p/q where q≠0, and p & q are co prime. ... And, Rational ≠ Irrational. Therefore we contradict the statement that, 5+3√2 is rational. Hence proved that 5 + 3√2 is irrational.