Problem

Source: IMO Shortlist 1989, Problem 4, ILL 7

Tags: algebra, equation, polynomial, Diophantine equation, Rational roots, IMO Shortlist



Prove that $ \forall n > 1, n \in \mathbb{N}$ the equation \[ \sum^n_{k=1} \frac{x^k}{k!} + 1 = 0\] has no rational roots.