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ISL 2012 A4

    Let ff and gg be two nonzero polynomials with integer coefficients and deg⁡f>deg⁡g\operatorname{deg} f>\operatorname{deg} g. Suppose that for infinitely many primes pp the polynomial pf+gp f+g has a rational root. Prove that ff has a rational root.

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

    Official text: IMO 2012 Shortlist booklet, page 4.

    Solutions

    Official solution Solution 1 by the IMO Problem Selection Committee

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