In the proof of (\sqrt{3}), what conclusion about (s) follows from (s^2=3t^2)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (s) is divisible by (3)
Since (s^2) is divisible by (3), (s) is also divisible by (3). This leads to the final contradiction.
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(s) is divisible by (3)
Why is this the correct answer?
Since (s^2) is divisible by (3), (s) is also divisible by (3). This leads to the final contradiction.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Number Systems. Topic: Proof of irrationality of square root 2 and square root 3.
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