Mathematics A-Level
irrationality of √2
What irrationality of √2 means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of irrationality of √2
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Proved by assuming √2 = a/b in simplest form, showing a and b are both even, which contradicts the assumption that they have no common factors.
Topics that use irrationality of √2
- Proof (A2 Unit 3: Pure Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
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