4. Explain what is wrong in the following "proof." CLAIM. Let x be a real number. If a is irrational, then 2x is irrational. "PROOF." Take r = V2. Then r is irrational, and so is 2x = 2/2. Therefore 2x is irrational for any irrational number c. (Note. Find the mistakes in logical reasoning. "Lacks detail" is not a mistake.) 5. Give a complete proof by contradiction of the claim in item 4. (Recall. A number is rational iff it can be written as the quotient of two integers.)

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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section1.1: Real Numbers
Problem 14E
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Only number 5.
4. Explain what is wrong in the following "proof."
CLAIM. Let x be a real number. If x is irrational, then 2x is irrational.
"PROOF." Take r =
is irrational for any irrational number c.
V2. Then x is irrational, and so is 2x = 2/2. Therefore 2x
%3D
%3D
(Note. Find the mistakes in logical reasoning. "Lacks detail is not a mistake.)
5. Give a complete proof by contradiction of the claim in item 4. (Recall. A number
is rational iff it can be written as the quotient of two integers.)
Transcribed Image Text:4. Explain what is wrong in the following "proof." CLAIM. Let x be a real number. If x is irrational, then 2x is irrational. "PROOF." Take r = is irrational for any irrational number c. V2. Then x is irrational, and so is 2x = 2/2. Therefore 2x %3D %3D (Note. Find the mistakes in logical reasoning. "Lacks detail is not a mistake.) 5. Give a complete proof by contradiction of the claim in item 4. (Recall. A number is rational iff it can be written as the quotient of two integers.)
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