7. Suppose a1, a2,...,ɑn are integers, r is a solution to the equation 1" + a,r"-1 + a2r"-² + + a, = 0. ... Prove that if r is rational, then it is an integer.

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7. Suppose a1, a2...,an are integers, r is a solution to the equation
x" + a1x"-1 + a2r"- .
n-2
+
.+ an =
0.
...
Prove that if r is rational, then it is an integer.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Suppose a1, a2...,an are integers, r is a solution to the equation x" + a1x"-1 + a2r"- . n-2 + .+ an = 0. ... Prove that if r is rational, then it is an integer.
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