Prove that √2. is an irrational number by contradiction method
By using the method of contradiction, prove that the sum of an irrational number and a rational number is irrational.
Check the validity of the statements given below by the method given against it.
(i) p: The sum of an irrational number and a rational number is irrational (by contradiction method).
(ii) q: If n is a real number with n > 3, then n2 > 9 (by contradiction method).