I need to prove that $2^{1/12}$ is irrational but I need to connect this to $2^{1/2}$ being irrational.
I know how to prove that $2^{1/2}$ is irrational, but can I assume that $2^{1/12}$ is irrational because $2^{1/2}$ is and why?
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I need to prove that $2^{1/12}$ is irrational but I need to connect this to $2^{1/2}$ being irrational.
I know how to prove that $2^{1/2}$ is irrational, but can I assume that $2^{1/12}$ is irrational because $2^{1/2}$ is and why?
Cheers
If $2^{1/12}$ were rational, then $(2^{1/12})^6$ would also be rational.