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  1. September 5th 2010, 10:23 AM #1
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    Proof: All rational numbers are algebraic numbers

    Is there a way to write this out in a proof?

    That all rational numbers are algebraic numbers?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurali224 View Post
    Is there a way to write this out in a proof?

    That all rational numbers are algebraic numbers?
    What is the definition of algebraic number? Hint: think of linear polynomials.
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