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Department of Mathematics,
Department of Mathematics,
University of California San Diego
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Food For Thought
Julie Shields
UCSD
$\sqrt{2}$ is irrational
Abstract:
We discuss a variety of proofs that $\sqrt{2}$ is irrational. In doing so we’ll discuss what makes two proofs distinct, morals in math and methods of finding rational solutions to polynomials.
November 18, 2025
1:00 PM
APM 7321
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