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Which statement is a wrong step in the proof of (\sqrt{3})?
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Correct answer: From (p^2=3q^2), (p=3q)
Step 1: From (p^2=3q^2), (p^2) is divisible by (3). Step 2: This gives (p) divisible by (3), but we cannot directly write (p=3q). Step 3: The correct way is to write (p=3k).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
From (p^2=3q^2), (p=3q)
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: From (p^2=3q^2), (p^2) is divisible by (3). Step 2: This gives (p) divisible by (3), but we cannot directly write (p=3q). Step 3: The correct way is to write (p=3k).
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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