Problem

Source: IMO LongList 1959-1966 Problem 35

Tags: algebra, polynomial, irrational number, roots, IMO Shortlist, IMO Longlist



Let $ax^{3}+bx^{2}+cx+d$ be a polynomial with integer coefficients $a,$ $b,$ $c,$ $d$ such that $ad$ is an odd number and $bc$ is an even number. Prove that (at least) one root of the polynomial is irrational.