ISL 2009 N6
Let be a positive integer. Show that if there exists a sequence of integers satisfying the condition then is divisible by 3 .
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Official text: IMO 2009 Shortlist booklet, page 13.
Solutions
Official solution Solution 1 by the IMO Problem Selection Committee
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