3. Show that √2+√3 is irrational. Show that √n-1+√n+1 is irrational for every integer n ≥ 1.

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3. Show that √2 + √3 is irrational.
Show that √n-1+√√n + 1 is irrational for every integer n ≥ 1.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Show that √2 + √3 is irrational. Show that √n-1+√√n + 1 is irrational for every integer n ≥ 1.
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