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Question 262524: Suppose a is a whole number and b us an irrational number. Is it possible for the product of ab to be a rational number? Explain why or why not?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a=y
b=sqrt(x)
No
You will just have y number of sqrt(x) which is not rational.