prove that 3^1/2 is irrational

Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Author:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
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Chapter7: Real And Complex Numbers
Section7.1: The Field Of Real Numbers
Problem 14E: Prove that is irrational.
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