f a is not algebraic, then it is called transcendental. Let A denote the set of algebraic numbers and T be he set of transcendental numbers. 1. Show that A is countable. 2. Show that T is uncountable.

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A real number a is called algebraic if a is a root of a polynomial with integer coefficients.
If a is not algebraic, then it is called transcendental. Let A denote the set of algebraic numbers and T be
the set of transcendental numbers.
1. Show that A is countable.
2. Show that T is uncountable.
Transcribed Image Text:A real number a is called algebraic if a is a root of a polynomial with integer coefficients. If a is not algebraic, then it is called transcendental. Let A denote the set of algebraic numbers and T be the set of transcendental numbers. 1. Show that A is countable. 2. Show that T is uncountable.
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