We can find two irrational numbers x and y to make xy rational,true or false

In summary, there exist two irrational numbers, x and y, such that x^y is rational. This statement is true and an example of such numbers is x= \sqrt{2} and y= \log_29.
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Albert1
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we can find two irrational numbers $x$ and $y$
to make $x^y$ rational,true or false statement?
if true then find else prove it .
 
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Albert said:
we can find two unreasonable numbers $x$ and $y$
to make $x^y$ reasonable,true or false statement?
if true then find else prove it .

what is a reasonable number ?
 
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kaliprasad said:
what is a reasonable number ?
sorry it should be edited as :
$x,y $ irrational numbers
$ x^y$ rational number
 
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Here's a famous example. Let [tex]x= y= \sqrt{2}[/tex]. Either [tex]x^y= \sqrt{2}^\sqrt{2}[/tex] is irrational or it is rational. If it is rational we are done. If it is irrational, let [tex]x= \sqrt{2}^\sqrt{2}[/tex] and [tex]y= \sqrt{2}[/tex]. Then [tex]x^y= (\sqrt{2}^\sqrt{2})^\sqrt{2}= \sqrt{2}^{(\sqrt{2}\sqrt{2})}= \sqrt{2}^2= 2[/tex]. In either case, there exist two irrational numbers, x and y, such that [tex]x^y[/tex] is rational.
 
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Another example is $\sqrt{2}^{\log_29}=3$.
 

1. Is it possible to find two irrational numbers that can make their product rational?

Yes, it is possible to find two irrational numbers that can make their product rational. This is because irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers, but their product can still result in a rational number.

2. How do you find two irrational numbers that can make their product rational?

To find two irrational numbers that can make their product rational, you can use the equation x = √2 and y = √2. Both x and y are irrational numbers, but their product is 2, which is a rational number.

3. Can you explain the concept of irrational numbers?

Irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers. This means that they cannot be written as a fraction and have an infinite number of non-repeating decimals. Examples of irrational numbers include √2, π, and e.

4. Why is it important to understand irrational numbers?

Understanding irrational numbers is important because they are used in many mathematical concepts and applications. For example, they are used in geometry to represent the length of the diagonal of a square, and in calculus to describe the slope of a curve. They also play a crucial role in understanding the concept of real numbers.

5. Can you provide an example of two irrational numbers that make their product rational?

One example of two irrational numbers that make their product rational is √5 and -√5. Both of these numbers are irrational, but when multiplied together, their product is -5, which is a rational number.

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