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G 29

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May 25, 2007
algebrapolynomialquadraticsIrrational numbers

Problem Statement

Let p(x)=x3+a1x2+a2x+a3p(x)=x^{3}+a_{1}x^{2}+a_{2}x+a_{3} have rational coefficients and have roots r1r_{1}, r2r_{2}, and r3r_{3}. If r1r2r_{1}-r_{2} is rational, must r1r_{1}, r2r_{2}, and r3r_{3} be rational?