ISL 2012 A7
We say that a function is a metapolynomial if, for some positive integers and , it can be represented in the form where are multivariate polynomials. Prove that the product of two metapolynomials is also a metapolynomial.
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Official text: IMO 2012 Shortlist booklet, page 4.
Solutions
Official solution Solution 1 by the IMO Problem Selection Committee
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