1. (i) Show that v7 is irrational. (Proof by contradiction) (ii) Suppose 0 < a < b. Prove that: a < Vab < b and Vab< }(a+b). (iii) Suppose that x and y satisfy+ = 1. Prove that a² + y? > 1.
1. (i) Show that v7 is irrational. (Proof by contradiction) (ii) Suppose 0 < a < b. Prove that: a < Vab < b and Vab< }(a+b). (iii) Suppose that x and y satisfy+ = 1. Prove that a² + y? > 1.
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1. **Proof and Problem Statements:**
(i) Show that \( \sqrt{7} \) is irrational. (Proof by contradiction)
**Hint:** Begin by assuming that \( \sqrt{7} \) is rational, and express it as \( \frac{p}{q} \) in lowest terms.
(ii) Suppose \( 0 < a < b \). Prove that: \( a < \sqrt{ab} < b \) and \( \sqrt{ab} \leq \frac{1}{2}(a + b) \).
**Hint:** Use properties of inequalities and the arithmetic mean-geometric mean inequality (AM-GM Inequality).
(iii) Suppose that \( x \) and \( y \) satisfy \( \frac{x}{3} + \frac{y}{3} = 1 \). Prove that \( x^2 + y^2 > 1 \).
**Hint:** Consider solving for \( x \) and \( y \) and using the method of completing the square or analyzing the expressions geometrically.
These problems aim to test understanding of irrationality proofs, inequality manipulations, and algebraic problem-solving techniques.
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