Math, asked by harshitha4557, 11 months ago

prove that √x+√y is irrational where X&y are prime​

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Answered by amitkumar7428
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√x+y=7

x+√y=11

√x=7-y

√y=11-x

the square root of a number is always the positive square root

therefore y can't be greater than 7 and x can't be greater than 11

look at the perfect squares 1, 4, 9, 16

assuming x and y are perfect squares and a little trial and error...

x=9 and y=4


harshitha4557: by the way from where does this 7and 11 come feom
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