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what is the the Rational Root Theorem and the polynomial P(x) = x^2 - 3 to show that √3 is irrational?
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the RRT says any rational roots are of the form p/q where p divides 3 and q divides 1.
Since 3 and -3 are not roots, the actual root of √3 must be irrational.
Since 3 and -3 are not roots, the actual root of √3 must be irrational.
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