prove that root 3-2 root 5 is irrational
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it is a contradiction
so it is irrational
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√3 - 2√5 is irrational
Step-by-step explanation:
FOR A WHILE LET US ASSUME THAT
√3-2√5 IS RATIONAL
THEREFORE
√3-2√5=p/q=x
WHERE P AND Q ARE CO PRIMES
THEREFORE X+2√5=√3
SQUARING ON BOTH SIDES
X²+4√5X+20=3
THEREFORE X²+17=-4√5X
THEREFORE X²+17/4X=√5
HENCE X MUST BE IRRATIONAL
HENCE PROVED
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