The rational numbers are dense in R. This means that between any two real numbers a and b with a < b, there exists a rational number q such that a < q < b. Using this fact, establish that the irrational numbers are dense in R as well.

The rational numbers are dense in R. This means that between any two real numbers a and b with a < b, there exists a rational number q such that a < q < b. Using this fact, establish that the irrational numbers are dense in R as well.

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