Which step comes before (p^2=3q^2) in the proof of (\sqrt{3})?

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Correct answer: Assuming (\sqrt{3}=\frac{p}{q})

First (\sqrt{3}) is assumed rational and written as (\frac{p}{q}). Then squaring gives (p^2=3q^2).

What is the correct answer to this question?

Assuming (\sqrt{3}=\frac{p}{q})

Why is this the correct answer?

First (\sqrt{3}) is assumed rational and written as (\frac{p}{q}). Then squaring gives (p^2=3q^2).

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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