On what basis does the final conclusion in irrationality of (\sqrt{3}) come?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Rational assumption makes both (p) and (q) divisible by (3)
Both being divisible by (3) breaks the coprime condition. Therefore (\sqrt{3}) cannot be rational.
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Rational assumption makes both (p) and (q) divisible by (3)
Why is this the correct answer?
Both being divisible by (3) breaks the coprime condition. Therefore (\sqrt{3}) cannot be rational.
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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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