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ISL 2007 N2

    Let b,n>1b, n>1 be integers. Suppose that for each k>1k>1 there exists an integer aka_{k} such that b−aknb-a_{k}^{n} is divisible by kk. Prove that b=Anb=A^{n} for some integer AA. (Canada)

    Official text Transcription from NuminaMath olympiads, checked word for word against the official paper. Quoted with source.

    Official text: IMO 2007 Shortlist booklet, page 57.

    Solutions

    Official solution Solution 1 by the IMO Problem Selection Committee

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