Which option gives a correct and complete reasoning in the proof of (\sqrt{5})?
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Correct answer: From (p^2=5q^2), (p=5k), then (q=5r), so contradiction with coprime condition
Step 1: From (p^2=5q^2), (p) is divisible by (5), so (p=5k). Step 2: Substitution gives (q) also divisible by (5), so (q=5r). Step 3: Common factor (5) contradicts the coprime condition.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
From (p^2=5q^2), (p=5k), then (q=5r), so contradiction with coprime condition
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: From (p^2=5q^2), (p) is divisible by (5), so (p=5k). Step 2: Substitution gives (q) also divisible by (5), so (q=5r). Step 3: Common factor (5) contradicts 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.
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