After assuming (\sqrt{3}) rational, (\sqrt{3}=\frac{p}{q}) is written. If common factor (3) is found in (p) and (q), which assumption is proved false?
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Correct answer: (\sqrt{3}) is rational
Step 1: After assuming rationality, (p) and (q) were taken coprime. Step 2: Finding common factor (3) makes this assumption impossible. Step 3: So the rational assumption is false and (\sqrt{3}) is irrational.
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(\sqrt{3}) is rational
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: After assuming rationality, (p) and (q) were taken coprime. Step 2: Finding common factor (3) makes this assumption impossible. Step 3: So the rational assumption is false and (\sqrt{3}) is irrational.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: Proof of irrationality of √2, √3, √5.
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