The statement as written is false. If n is a perfect square, then √n + √n - n is certainly rational. For example, if n = 9 then √n + √n - n = 3, which is rational. Perhaps you intended something else??
Sheeba B.
asked • 04/08/16real numbers
show that there is no positive integer n for which √n + √n - n is rational
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