Theorem: If r is a real number and r^2 = 3 then r is irrational number.   Use the theorem that if 3|a^2 then 3|a to write a well constructed proof by mimicking the proof that the sqrt(2) is irrational.

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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section1.1: Real Numbers
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Theorem: If r is a real number and r^2 = 3 then r is irrational number.

 

Use the theorem that if 3|a^2 then 3|a to write a well constructed proof by mimicking the proof that the sqrt(2) is irrational.

 

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