One of the easiest methods to proof that conjecture is false is to use a counterexample.
So, in this case, we will try to find a counterexample.
We know that √2 is an irrational number.
√2 x √2 = 2
The number 2 is a rational number. Therefore, the product of two irrational numbers is not necessary an irrational number ∎
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