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ILL 1987 Problem 78

    Prove that for every natural number kk (k≥2k \geq 2) there exists an irrational number rr such that for every natural number mm, [rm]≡−1(modk).[r^m] \equiv -1 \pmod k .

    Remark. An easier variant: Find rr as a root of a polynomial of second degree with integer coefficients.

    Proposed by Yugoslavia.

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