Which of the following is an irrational number?

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  1. √7 − 8
  2. (√5 + 1) (√5 − 1)

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Option 3 : √7 − 8
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Calculations:

 = 1.2 (not an irrational number)

 =  -0.8 ( rational number not an irrational number)

(√5 + 1) (√5 − 1) = 5 - 1 = 4 (By a2 - b2 = (a - b)(a + b) (rational number it is)

√7 − 8 = Irrational number 

Hence, The Correct Answer is option 3.

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