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Using the below Steps we prove √n, where n is any positive Integer, to be an irrational number: Consider a given rational number √n to be equal to of the form ab where a,b ϵ Z and b≠0. Square both sides. Solving for a2 gives ⇒ a2=nb2.
Using the below Steps we prove √n, where n is any positive Integer, to be an irrational number: Consider a given rational number √n to be equal to of the form ab where a,b ϵ Z and b≠0. Square both sides. Solving for a2 gives ⇒ a2=nb2.