Prove that root 3 is an irrational number and also prove that 2 + root 3 is also irrational number
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Step-by-step explanation:
First let us look at the laws:
Irrational+rational (and vice versa) = irrational
Rational + rational = rational
Let us assume √3 to be rational.
==> √3 =p/q. (Where q#0 , gcd of p and q is 1)
==> 3 = P²/q²
==> 3q² = p². ————1
Therefore p² is a multiple of 3.
Hence p is also a multiple of 3. ———2
Let p = 3x (for some x)
==>(3x)² =p²
By 1
(3x)² = 3q²
==>3x= q²
Therefore q² is a multiple of 3.
Hence q is also a multiple of 3. ———3
By the notes 2 and 3 we get a contradictory statement as both p,q are divisible by 3. This means GCD of p and q #1.
Therefore √3 is irrational.
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