Given the polynomial (x−1)(x−8)(x−31)−1, how do you conclude that its roots are irrational?

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2022-09-23

Given the polynomial ( x 1 ) ( x 8 ) ( x 31 ) 1, how do you conclude that its roots are irrational?

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Ashlynn Delacruz

Ashlynn Delacruz

Beginner2022-09-24Added 9 answers

Any rational root of a monic polynomial with integer coefficients is an integer. And the product ( x 1 ) ( x 8 ) ( x 31 ) of three integers can equal 1 only if all three terms are ± 1. This is clearly not possible, so there are no rational roots.

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