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Not So Neighborly (Posted on 2004-03-03)

Prove that at least one integer in any set of ten consecutive integers is relatively prime to the others in the set.

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re: ELEMENTARY, DEAR WATSON

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(In reply to ELEMENTARY, DEAR WATSON by Ady TZIDON)

The puzzle calls for ANY set of ten consecutive integers. The first number in the set might not be divisible by 12, which is the type of set you've proved it for.

Posted by Charlie on 2004-03-03 08:39:55

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