Prove that the following are irrational numbers
2 + √5



Prove that the following are irrational numbers
2 + √5

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  1. Answer:

    If possible, let us assume 2+5 is a rational number.

    2−qp=−5

    q2q−p=−5

    ⇒−5 is a rational number.

    But −5 is not a rational number.

    ∴ Our supposition 2+5 is a rational number is wrong.

    ⇒2+5 is an irrational number.

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