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Q.

Let a, b, c, d be positive integers such that abcd, then  which of the following can be  correct about the  roots of the equation  x4ax3bx2cxd=0  

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a

All roots can be integer.

b

Atmost two roots can be integer.

c

Atmost one root can be integer.

d

No roots can be integer.

answer is D.

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Suppose that m is an integer root of x4ax3bx2cxd=0 . As  d0, we have m0 .Suppose now that  m>0.Then m4am3=bm2+cm +>0 and hence  m>ad  .On the other hand d=m(m3am2bmc) and hence m divides d, so ,a    md    contradiction.
If m<0 , then writing n=m>0 we have  n4+an3bn2+cn=n4+n2(anb)+(cnd)>0 , a contradiction. This proves  that the given polynomial has no integer roots. 

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