Algebraic Identities
Lesson · Beginner
Algebra: Expressions & Identities
Calculate .
Find real numbers such that .
Find real numbers and such that .
By changing variables, let and .
Factorize .
Calculate .
Prove that is irrational.
Let , , and .
If is rational, then the right-hand side is rational, but the left-hand side is irrational, which is a contradiction.
Therefore, is irrational.
Factorize .
Given and , find in terms of and .
Assume , , and . Find .
If , then
Factorize .
Assume are distinct real numbers. Prove that .
This gives or or , which contradicts that are distinct.