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Prove the following number is irrational.
12

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Solution

Le us consider that the 12 is rational.

Now we write it in the form of ab

where a and b are co-prime

Therefore, 12=ab

Hence, ba=2

where ba is rational, 2 is irrational.

i.e. RationalIrrational

which is a contradiction,

and our consideration is incorrect.

Therefore

12 is irrational.

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