Suppose that f(x) = x" + ax"-1 + . . . + a, E Z[x]. If r is ra- tional and x - r divides f(x), show that r is an integer.

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Suppose that f(x) = x" + ax"-1 + . . . + a, E Z[x]. If r is ra-
tional and x
- r divides f(x), show that r is an integer.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that f(x) = x" + ax"-1 + . . . + a, E Z[x]. If r is ra- tional and x - r divides f(x), show that r is an integer.
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