In the proof of (\sqrt{3}), which statement is correct but not the final conclusion?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (p) is divisible by (3)
Step 1: From (p^2=3q^2), (p) is proved divisible by (3). Step 2: But to complete the proof, (q) must also be shown divisible by (3). Step 3: Only then does contradiction arise with the coprime condition.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(p) is divisible by (3)
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: From (p^2=3q^2), (p) is proved divisible by (3). Step 2: But to complete the proof, (q) must also be shown divisible by (3). Step 3: Only then does contradiction arise with the coprime condition.
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.