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What do you understand by irrational number? Prove that \( 5 - 3\sqrt{2} \) is an irrational number.
What do you understand by irrational number? Prove that \( 5 - 3\sqrt{2} \) is an irrational number.
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To prove that a number is irrational, assume that it is rational and derive a contradiction.
Updated On: Mar 1, 2026
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