Proof that irrational numbers are uncountable

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Xiuyi Yang asked Feb 20, 2023

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Proof that irrational numbers are uncountable

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If the set of all irrational numbers were countable, then R would be the union of two countable sets, hence countable. Thus the set of all irrational numbers is uncountable

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