Rational Root Theorem Definitions Steps Examples
Definitions Rational Root A root of an expression consisting of a rational number (i.e. no symbols) 2
Steps Put equation in standard form Find all the factors of the leading coefficient (q) Find all the factors of the constant term (p) Determine EVERY POSSIBLE COMBINATION of p/q Substitute each “p/q” into the original equation noting the versions that check out. 3
Example What are the rational roots of 4 x15-51/2-1/25/2-5/2 P(x)