How can I prove that all prime numbers have irrational square roots?

nyle2k8431

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2022-11-04

How can I prove that all prime numbers have irrational square roots?

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reinleikcyo

reinleikcyo

Beginner2022-11-05Added 11 answers

p = a 2 / b 2 a 2 = p b 2 . The number of prime factors of a 2 is even whereas the numbers of prime factors of pb2 p b 2 is odd.
vidamuhae

vidamuhae

Beginner2022-11-06Added 3 answers

The standard proof for p = 2 works for any prime number.

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