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Putnam 1985 B2

  • Session B

Define polynomials fn(x)f_n(x) for n≥0n \geq 0 by f0(x)=1f_0(x)=1, fn(0)=0f_n(0)=0 for n≥1n \geq 1, and ddxfn+1(x)=(n+1)fn(x+1)\frac{d}{dx} f_{n+1}(x) = (n+1)f_n(x+1) for n≥0n \geq 0. Find, with proof, the explicit factorization of f100(1)f_{100}(1) into powers of distinct primes.

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