Rational Roots Theorem

The Rational Roots Theorem helps find possible rational solutions (numbers that can be written as a fraction) to polynomial equations with integer coefficients. It states that any rational root, written in lowest terms as p/q, must have p as a factor of the constant term (the last number) and q as a factor of the leading coefficient (the first number). By listing these factors, you can narrow down the potential rational roots, making it easier to test and solve the polynomial equation efficiently.