prove that 3+root 2 is irrational
Let's assume that 3+ √2 is rational,
Then,
√2 = (3+√2) - 3
The difference of two rational numbers is rational. So this would imply √2 is rational.
But √2 is irrational, therefore, 3+√2 is irrational
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Let's assume that 3+ √2 is rational,
Then,
√2 = (3+√2) - 3
The difference of two rational numbers is rational. So this would imply √2 is rational.
But √2 is irrational, therefore, 3+√2 is irrational
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