Which option gives a result against (\gcd(p,q)=1) in the proof of (\sqrt{5})?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (p=5m) and (q=5n)
Step 1: (\gcd(p,q)=1) means (p) and (q) are coprime. Step 2: If (p=5m) and (q=5n), (5) is their common factor. Step 3: Therefore this goes against (\gcd(p,q)=1).
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(p=5m) and (q=5n)
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: (\gcd(p,q)=1) means (p) and (q) are coprime. Step 2: If (p=5m) and (q=5n), (5) is their common factor. Step 3: Therefore this goes against (\gcd(p,q)=1).
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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