Question

Prove 7/3√2 an irrational??

Answer 1

Let 7 + 3√2 be an rational number where
7+3√2 = a/b [ a and b are coprime and b is not equal to zero]
3√2= a/b-7
3√2 =( a-7b) /b
√2 = (a-7b) /3b .....(i)

Now ,from equation (i) ,we get that √2 is rational but we know that √2 is irrational. so actually 7 + 3√2 is irrational not rational. thus our assumption is wrong. The number is irrational.