SOLUTION: Prove that √2 is not a rational but irrational number.

SOLUTION: Prove that √2 is not a rational but irrational number.

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Question 1165889: Prove that √2 is not a rational but irrational number.
Answer by ikleyn(52814) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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