show that √a+√b is an irrational number if √ab is an irrational number.
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given:-
√ab is an irrational number.
To prove:-
show that √a+√b is an irrational number
Solution:-
let assume that √a+√b is a rational number.
=>It is in the form of p/q form (p,q are co-primes)
=>√a+√b=x/y
squaring on both sides then
=>(√a+√b)²=(x/y)²
=>a+b+2√ab=x²/y²
=>2√ab=x²/y²-(a+b)
=>√ab=[x²/y²-(a+b)]/2
=>√ab is in the form of p/q
=>√ab is a rational number
but given that √ab is an irrational number
This contradicts to our assumption
=>√a+√b is not a rational number
=>√a+√b is an irrational number
Hence,Proved.
Conclusion:-
√a+√b is an irrational number
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