1. If today is Saturday, what day of the week will it be 1,500 days from today? 2. Prove that 4/2 + 5 is irrational. (Hint: You may use the Theorem 4.7.1 which states that v2 is irrational).

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1. If today is Saturday, what day of the week will it be 1,500 days from
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2. Prove that 4/2 + 5 is irrational. (Hint: You may use the Theorem 4.7.1
which states that v2 is irrational).
Transcribed Image Text:1. If today is Saturday, what day of the week will it be 1,500 days from today? 2. Prove that 4/2 + 5 is irrational. (Hint: You may use the Theorem 4.7.1 which states that v2 is irrational).
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