7. Suppose a1, a2,...,a, are integers, r is a solution to the equation x" + a1x"-1 + a2x"-2 +... + an = 0. Prove that ifr is rational, then it is an integer. 8. Prove that for every n > 1, the sum 1 1 1 + + ... 2 is not an integer.

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7. Suppose a1, a2,...,an are integers, r is a solution to the equation
x" + a1x"-1 + a2x"-2 +.. + am = 0.
Prove that if r is rational, then it is an integer.
8. Prove that for every n > 1, the sum
1 +
1
+
+ ...
n
is not an integer.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Suppose a1, a2,...,an are integers, r is a solution to the equation x" + a1x"-1 + a2x"-2 +.. + am = 0. Prove that if r is rational, then it is an integer. 8. Prove that for every n > 1, the sum 1 + 1 + + ... n is not an integer.
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