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HMMT 2003 A10

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Suppose P(x)P(x) is a polynomial such that P(1)=1P(1)=1 and

P(2x)P(x+1)=8−56x+7\frac{P(2 x)}{P(x+1)}=8-\frac{56}{x+7}

for all real xx for which both sides are defined. Find P(−1)P(-1).

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-\frac{5}{21}

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