how to proove root 2 is irrational
Asked by | 26th Feb, 2008, 12:10: PM
Expert Answer:
Let us find the square root of 2 by long division methods as shown below :
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Clearly, the decimal representation of is neither terminating nor
repeating. Hence, it is not a rational number. Hence proved.
Answered by | 26th Feb, 2008, 05:33: PM
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