Rational Root Theorem - Pure Mathematics - Algebra Dictionary Definition For a polynomial with integer coefficients a_n x^n + ... + a_0 where a_n and a_0 are nonzero, any rational root expressed in lowest terms p/q (q>0, gcd(p,q)=1) must have p dividing a_0 and q dividing a_n.
Rational Root Theorem - Pure Mathematics - Algebra Dictionary Definition For a polynomial with integer coefficients a_n x^n + ... + a_0 where a_n and a_0 are nonzero, any rational root expressed in lowest terms p/q (q>0, gcd(p,q)=1) must have p dividing a_0 and q dividing a_n.