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ISL 2011 N6

    Let P(x)P(x) and Q(x)Q(x) be two polynomials with integer coefficients such that no nonconstant polynomial with rational coefficients divides both P(x)P(x) and Q(x)Q(x). Suppose that for every positive integer nn the integers P(n)P(n) and Q(n)Q(n) are positive, and 2Q(n)−12^{Q(n)}-1 divides 3P(n)−13^{P(n)}-1. Prove that Q(x)Q(x) is a constant polynomial.

    Dataset text NuminaMath olympiads. Quoted with source.

    Official text: IMO 2011 Shortlist booklet, page 11.

    Solutions

    Official solution Solution 1 by the IMO Problem Selection Committee

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