Prove that yn is not a rational number, if nis not a perfect square.
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If n is not a perfect square then √n is irrational
Let on the contrary say it is rational.
Then,
√n-q0 where p and q are coprime
q
integers.
so n =p²/q²
p² =nq²
This shows p divides q
which is a contradiction.
Hence √n is irrational if n is not a perfect
square.
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