Question

prove that root p+ root q is irrational​

Answer 1

Let _/p + _/ q is a rational no

_/p + _/ q = p/ q ; where p and q both are co- prime. ( H.C.F. = 1 )

Now.

_/p + _/ q = p/ q



_/p = p/ q - _/q


•°• Our Contradiction is wrong becoz irrational never never = rational no.

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