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If is a positive integer, then is:

  1. A
    an irrational number
  2. B
    an odd positive integer
  3. C
    an even positive integer
  4. D
    a rational number other than positive integers

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let and .Using Binomial Expansion: Subtracting the two: This is of the form .Since is a positive integer, the expression results in a multiple of , which is irrational.

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If is a positive integer, then is:
A
an irrational number
B
an odd positive integer
C
an even positive integer
D
a rational number other than positive integers

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