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Check the validity of the statements given below by the method given against it. (i) p: The sum of an irrational number and a rational number is irrational (by contradiction method). (ii) q: If n is a real number with n > 3, then > 9 (by contradiction method).
Solution:
(i) Let us assume that p is not true. ∴ Sum of an irrational and a rational number is not irrational. ⇒ There exists an irrational number a and a rational number b such that a + b is not irrational. ⇒ a + b = c (say) is a rational number. ⇒ a = c – b ⇒ a is rational But a is irrational, which is a contradiction. So, our supposition is wrong. Thus, p is true. (ii) Suppose n > 3 but ≯ 9 ⇒ ≤ 9 ⇒ – 9 ≤ 0 ⇒ (n – 3)(n + 3) ≤ 0 ⇒ –3 ≤ n ≤ 3 which is a contradiction as n > 3. So our supposition is wrong. If n is a real number with n > 3, then > 9.
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