What is the main difference between the proofs of (\sqrt{2}) and (\sqrt{3})?
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Correct answer: (\sqrt{2}) uses evenness by (2) and (\sqrt{3}) uses divisibility by (3)
In the proof of (\sqrt{2}), (2) is central and in the proof of (\sqrt{3}), (3) is central. This is the key difference.
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(\sqrt{2}) uses evenness by (2) and (\sqrt{3}) uses divisibility by (3)
Why is this the correct answer?
In the proof of (\sqrt{2}), (2) is central and in the proof of (\sqrt{3}), (3) is central. This is the key difference.
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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