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irrational numbers · proof by contradiction

Show that 3√2 is irrational.

Suppose 3√2 = r for a rational number r.

\sqrt2=\frac r3

The right side would be rational, contradicting the irrationality of √2.

Therefore, 3√2 is irrational.